Como delivered the biggest win by an Italian side in Champions League history, a ridiculous 9-1 hammering of Lens. Days after that jaw-dropping performance, president Mirwan Suwarso spoke exclusively to TNT Sports, laying out a vision for the club that could shake up European football: play like Barcelona, recruit like Brighton and Brentford. This isn’t just talk, Como’s rise is happening on two fronts right now.
Building the Beast: Barcelona DNA, Brighton Brains
Suwarso is clear on how Como plans to get to the top. When it comes to finding talent, he says, “obviously Brighton and Brentford have become the model everybody looks at.” That means finding undervalued players and fitting them perfectly into the team unit. But just getting good players isn’t enough. The club’s identity, its very “football DNA,” has to be crystal clear.
“We want to become like Barcelona,” Suwarso declared, talking about that focus on wanting the ball, high pressing, and possession, which he rightly calls “attractive football.” The goal is a foundational style that remains, even with coaching changes down the line. It’s an incredibly ambitious blueprint, mixing some of the smartest recruitment in the game with one of the most iconic playing styles ever seen.
From Serie D to Champions League Contenders
The Hartono brothers bought Como seven years ago when they were stuck in Serie D. Think about that journey for a second. Cesc Fabregas, a legend in his own right, arrived as a player in 2022 and has since transitioned into the coach role, guiding them all the way into the Champions League. It’s a rapid, unbelievable ascent.
Right now, Fabregas’ side is sitting fourth in Serie A with 23 points. They have a massive opportunity this Sunday: a win against reigning champions Inter at San Siro, kicking off at 18:00 CET [17:00 GMT], would push Como above them in the standings. Suwarso is also bullish on the league as a whole, believing Serie A can close the gap to the Premier League. He sees cycles in sports, saying, “The Premier League may be at the top right now, but Serie A was as well. Nothing stays at the top forever.” He notes how much Serie A has changed from last year, with teams becoming more attacking and a surge of exciting, young offensive players.
Exporting Success: Como’s Unique Playbook
This club isn’t just focused on what happens on the pitch in Como. Suwarso revealed they are actually selling their expertise to other clubs. They are taking “the ideas that work” and offering them “as services or as products to other clubs.” Why? Because, as he explained, “the revenue from one club is limited.” By working with 27 other clubs right now, Como is making its revenue “scalable.”
It’s an innovative business model, generating income and expanding their influence. And for anyone thinking this is just a short-term project, Suwarso hit back at critics, insisting Italian football is actually more collaborative than what often makes it to the media.
Sunday’s clash at San Siro against reigning champions Inter isn’t just another game; it’s a statement. A win would push Como above Inter in the Serie A standings, a massive leap for a club with such grand ambitions. Will Fabregas’ side continue their shocking climb and truly cement their place as a team to watch in European football? You absolutely do not want to miss it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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