Capello: Diao Better Than Leao, But Fabregas' Circle Baffles Me

Capello rates Como's Assane Diao above Rafael Leao technically, yet can't stomach Cesc Fabregas' post-match huddle.

What happened. Former Milan coach Fabio Capello said Como's Assane Diao is better than Rafael Leao 'on a technical level' after Diao scored in Como's 4-1 Champions League win over RB Leipzig. Capello also questioned why Cesc Fabregas gathers his players in a circle on the pitch after every game.

• Capello called Como 'a joy to watch' and the team he enjoys watching most.
• He said Fabregas' circle 'seems like a show' and belongs in the dressing room.
• Como were the only Serie A club to win in Champions League Round 1.

“I don't understand why Fabregas does this circle in the middle of the pitch after every game”

— Fabio Capello

Como host Parma in Serie A next Monday as they look to build on their Champions League debut win.

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