FEYFeyenoordClub page
COMComo 1907Club page
Squad value€245.23m
Squad value€568.15m
Key playerGjivai Zechiël
Key playerAssane Diao
Head coachGiovanni van Bronckhorst
Head coachCesc Fàbregas
Como build through constant movement so there is always a pass forward. Feyenoord's press, two forwards on the centre-backs and two midfielders stepping up behind, is built to take that pass away.
“Valente en Tengstedt jagen als spitsen de twee centrale verdedigers van Dordrecht af, in hun rug volgen Targhalline en Vanhoutte om de controleurs van de tegenstander op te pakken. Een aantal keer onderschept Feyenoord hiermee hoog de bal en creëren zij kansen.”Valente and Tengstedt, as strikers, hunt down the two centre-backs, and behind them Targhalline and Vanhoutte follow to pick up the opposing holding midfielders. Several times Feyenoord intercept the ball high this way and create chances. our translation
“I giocatori di Fàbregas hanno sempre le idee chiare sulla giocata da effettuare in fase di costruzione e di rifinitura, perché il movimento continuo di tutti gli elementi – soprattutto di Nico Paz, dei due terzini e dei due esterni offensivi – crea sempre una linea di passaggio verticale.”Fàbregas's players always know exactly what to do with the ball when building up and when creating chances, because the constant movement of everyone — above all Nico Paz, the two full-backs and the two wide forwards — always opens up a forward passing line. our translation
Como are first in Serie A for pressing high, and Feyenoord win the ball high with two forwards hunting the centre-backs. Neither side gets a quiet spell on the ball in its own half.
“I dati SICS confermano che la squadra di Fàbregas è prima in campionato per intensità di pressing alto e seconda per fuorigioco provocati.”SICS data confirm that Fàbregas's side is first in the league for high-pressing intensity and second for offsides provoked. our translation
“Valente en Tengstedt jagen als spitsen de twee centrale verdedigers van Dordrecht af, in hun rug volgen Targhalline en Vanhoutte om de controleurs van de tegenstander op te pakken. Een aantal keer onderschept Feyenoord hiermee hoog de bal en creëren zij kansen.”Valente and Tengstedt, as strikers, hunt down the two centre-backs, and behind them Targhalline and Vanhoutte follow to pick up the opposing holding midfielders. Several times Feyenoord intercept the ball high this way and create chances. our translation
Como are slight favourites, and nobody in Serie A presses higher. Feyenoord press high too, with two forwards on the centre-backs and two midfielders stepping up behind them, so neither side should get a quiet spell on the ball in its own half. Watch the clock: Feyenoord have started games well this season and let them slip after about an hour. And if Como get in front, Fàbregas is happy to bring on an extra defender and see it out.
“I dati SICS confermano che la squadra di Fàbregas è prima in campionato per intensità di pressing alto e seconda per fuorigioco provocati.”SICS data confirm that Fàbregas's side is first in the league for high-pressing intensity and second for offsides provoked. our translation
“Valente en Tengstedt jagen als spitsen de twee centrale verdedigers van Dordrecht af, in hun rug volgen Targhalline en Vanhoutte om de controleurs van de tegenstander op te pakken. Een aantal keer onderschept Feyenoord hiermee hoog de bal en creëren zij kansen.”Valente and Tengstedt, as strikers, hunt down the two centre-backs, and behind them Targhalline and Vanhoutte follow to pick up the opposing holding midfielders. Several times Feyenoord intercept the ball high this way and create chances. our translation
“Feyenoord begon de eerste wedstrijden van het seizoen sterk, maar verloor na rust de grip tegen Sparta en Go Ahead.”Feyenoord started the first matches of the season strongly, but lost their grip on the game after half time against Sparta and Go Ahead. our translation
Rijnmond, Dennis van Eersel & Dennis Kranenburg, 21 Aug 2026
“al minuto 65′, il cambio Kempf per Diao ha determinato il passaggio a un vero e proprio 5-4-1 difensivo, da parte della squadra di Fàbregas”on 65 minutes, bringing Kempf on for Diao switched Fàbregas's side to a genuine defensive 5-4-1 our translation
Feyenoord insist on passing out from the back, even away at the big sides.
“Si algo tienen claro los de ‘Gio’ es que todo pasa por salir bien con la pelota desde atrás.”If there is one thing Gio's side are clear about, it is that everything goes through playing the ball out well from the back. our translation
The way to hurt them is to skip the midfield and go direct. Their own coach says they keep losing the physical battles that follow, and that is how both of their early collapses started.
“Als een team heel direct gaat spelen, moeten wij meer duels winnen.”When a team plays very directly, we have to win more duels. our translation
He wants them aggressive and intense, getting after the ball.
“Daarbij vormen intensiteit, agressiviteit en een hoge handelingssnelheid de belangrijkste uitgangspunten.”Intensity, aggression and quick decision-making are the main principles. our translation
The moment Como lose the ball they chase straight back at you, even near your own goal. Giving it away to them there is dangerous.
“Fabregas vuole una squadra aggressiva nella riaggressione.”Fabregas wants a team that is aggressive in winning the ball straight back. our translation