Final result: Turin-Como 1-0
COMO
Audero 6 – The evening at the Olimpico Grande Torino proved to be complex for the Como goalkeeper, who was called upon to make numerous interventions to defuse the Granata’s initiatives. He can do nothing about Njie’s goal, betrayed by an incorrect back pass from a teammate which prevents him from making a decisive intervention.
Goldaniga 5.5 – The defender’s evening turns out to be particularly complicated right from the start. The warning received for a careless intervention on Masina affected his performance, forcing him to manage the duels conservatively.
Dossena 6 – In the heart of the Como defense he emerges as a point of reference for his teammates. His performance is characterized by a series of providential interventions, especially on set pieces where his elevation is decisive. In the first half, a sliding stop on Sanabria saved the result, while in the second half he managed the duel with Adams with experience.
Kempf 6 – His interpretation of the role of central defender stands out for a mix of aggression and timing in interventions. In the first half, a series of advances on Sanabria highlight his excellent positional sense, while in the second half he takes center stage with some defensive diagonals that close off potentially dangerous spaces.
Moreno 5.5 – He pushes little and suffers from grenade initiatives in his lane. From 83′ Mazzitelli 6 – A few minutes to make an impact in the frantic final, but at the last minute he engages Milinkovic-Savic who denies him the goal.
Sergi Roberto 6 – His experience can be seen in the first few minutes, then a physical problem forces him to make a change. From 38′ Braunoder 4.5 – He comes in coldly, his mistake is serious and condemns the Como team to defeat.
Perrone 6.5 – The best of his. In the role of playmaker in front of the defense, the Argentine confirms himself as an essential element for the balance of Fabregas’ team. His ability to dictate the timing of the maneuver is accompanied by a constant presence during the interdiction phase
Strefezza 6 – The offensive winger starts with his foot on the accelerator, creating havoc in the Granata rearguard with his dribbling and changes of direction. In the first half his shot from the edge forces Milinkovic-Savic to deflect for a corner, but as the minutes pass his influence on the match progressively diminishes. From 73′ Da Cunha 5.5 – He fails to deliver the shock hoped for in the finale.
Peace 5.5 – The position between the lines is not interpreted with the necessary clarity by the Argentine attacking midfielder. The pressure from the Granata midfield often forces him to play with his back to goal, limiting his ability to play. He hits the crossbar in the second half, the only real highlight of his match. From 83′ Belotti sv
Fadera 6 – On the left flank he alternates interesting ideas with moments of discontinuity. His speed puts the Granata defense in difficulty on a couple of occasions in the first half, but in the second half his contribution to the offensive maneuver decreases significantly. From 83′ Jasim sv
Cutrone 6 – The attacker moves continuously across the entire offensive front, trying to create spaces for his teammates. In the first half, one of his close-range shots was neutralized by an excellent intervention from Milinkovic-Savic, while in the second half the suffocating pressure from the Granata defense forced him to often play far from the area.
Cesc Fabregas 6 – The tactical approach proved effective for over an hour of play, with his team capable of keeping up with the highly rated Torino. The management of the changes, however, does not bring the desired results, with the substitutes struggling to get into the heart of the game. The defeat came just at the moment in which his team seemed to be in control, highlighting the need for greater cynicism in key moments of the match.