Akanji dismisses Como hype despite Fabregas’s impressive European progress

Former Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has played down the growing reputation of Cesc Fabregas’s Como, insisting the Italian side still have plenty to learn despite their impressive performances in domestic and European competitions.

According to Sports Mole⁠, the Switzerland international made the remarks following Inter Milan’s 2-0 victory over Como on Sunday, which ended Fabregas’s side’s six-match winning streak.

“What phenomenon? I’ve played against them four times and won all four,” Akanji said during Switzerland’s international training camp. “To me, they’re not that big of a phenomenon.”

The defender, however, acknowledged Como’s progress, particularly their 9-1 Champions League victory over Lens.

“They’re a very strong team, but in the games I’ve played against them, they didn’t seem superior to other teams. They still have a lot to learn.” Goals from Pio Esposito and Marcus Thuram secured Inter’s victory, leaving Como with another defeat against the Milan giants.