Como come from behind to beat Torino 3-1 as Fabregas credits squad depth and winning mentality

Como beat Torino 3-1 away from home on 27 October in Serie A round 9, overturning a first-half deficit with three second-half goals. Che Adams had given Torino the lead in the 24th minute, but Jacobo Ramon pulled Como level in the 81st minute before Nico Paz and Martin Baturina added further goals in the 87th and 90th minutes.

Como's expected goals figure was 2.16 against Torino's 1.0, and Como registered 18 shots to Torino's 11.

Fabregas: 'Last season we would not have won this game'

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Como head coach Cesc Fabregas said the result reflected a change in the team's mentality. He said he saw a Como with a desire to win, and that last season the team would not have taken three points from a match like this.

Fabregas also pointed to moments that did not go Como's way, noting that his side hit the post twice and that a penalty should have been awarded but was not. Despite those setbacks, he said the team kept pushing forward even after making it 2-1, which led to the third goal.

Rotation and the demands of the Champions League

Fabregas acknowledged that heavy rotation has had some effect on the team. He said Como have never fielded the same starting eleven in consecutive matches, and that the constant changes in personnel create a shifting set of combinations on the pitch. He added that Como are currently without six injured players.

When asked about a title challenge, Fabregas told Sky Sport Italia he does not look at the table because it is only October. He said he cares more about performances and raising the team's level, and described the season as a growth process. He noted that Como played their match against Sassuolo just 66 hours after facing Manchester United in the Champions League, with fewer than three full days between the two fixtures.

Respect for Torino

Fabregas praised Torino after the final whistle, saying the club reflects the values that manager Abate embodied as a player. He described Torino as a well-organised side who switched to a 3-5-2 formation once they took the lead, making the game difficult.

He said Torino have performed well this season and carry genuine enthusiasm, and wished them good luck. Como's win leaves them with four more points than they had at the same stage last season.