Como sporting director Carlalberto Ludi gave a long interview to ‘Radio Rai’ this morning to comment on the positive moment of Fabregas’ team. After gaining only two points in the first four matchdays, Cutrone and his teammates beat Atalanta and Venezia and have relaunched themselves, now finding themselves in mid-table: “We have no particular secrets. I believe that the solidity of the ownership is the foundation on which we develop our work We have chosen a methodological path that gives us great results today, under the guidance of a great coach, young but already great like Cesc Fabregas. And then there is great management balance: Serie A scared us and still scares us that if we have balance, we can have a good championship.”
Can the many matches and the new European cup formats facilitate the surprises of the small and medium-sized teams?
“We are aiming for salvation, as a newly promoted team it is mandatory. But we are aware that such a dense calendar can create some surprises. The direction in which we are going is dangerous, but it could be an opportunity for small-medium sized companies like us, not busy during the week”.
Cutrone top scorer, what’s your comment?
“Patrick is giving a lot, he has also found emotional balance in a place that loves him, at home. He is working hard, he is getting back what he deserves and what belongs to him because Serie A is his stage. He already has four goals , plus an own goal and a missed penalty, he could have already reached six.”
Can you explain the logic behind Como’s transfer market?
“We tried in three different phases of the transfer market to bring international experience with Belotti, Reina and Sergi Roberto, Italianness with Mazzitelli and Dossena and talented young players like Nico Paz. A club must also support itself with the future development of its young players.”
What will be the future of Varane?
“We are still talking to the player, who is always correct with us. I will leave the official press releases to the owners, but he will stay with us, he will spread the word about Como around the world. Then we will see the subsequent developments.”
Naples-Como see you next day
“We approach this match with great enthusiasm and courage, like the coach’s mentality. We must be very humble, it will be a very demanding challenge, but for us, like the away match in Bergamo, it is a further test to understand our personality. We will go and play our game, knowing that we will face the team at their strongest moment in the championship.”
What model inspires you?
“Our business model is a bit particular: it is closely linked to the territory, its core business is football but it goes beyond the dimension of football. We are trying to attract the entire community of Como. If we stick to the football model, in Italy the example to follow is Atalanta, for what it has done in the last fifteen years of Percassi management: the most virtuous model, in which they have managed to combine sporting and financial results.”
What can you tell us about the Indonesian Hartono family?
“The ownership is very ambitious, it always wants to go in the direction of growth, reaching new objectives. We don’t make crazy expenses, we have an initial budget to respect but it’s normal that with their strength we have the possibility to also work on emergencies. In addition We don’t feel any financial problems. It’s small and big things that can make a difference in the club.”