Frosinone's 2-0 win over Como praised as good sign for Italian football

Frosinone fielded seven Italians and handed Cesc Fabregas' Como their first defeat of the season.

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What happened. Frosinone beat Como 2-0 at the Stadio Stirpe on Sunday, giving Cesc Fabregas' side their first defeat this season. Frosinone fielded seven Italian players while Como had none in their XI.

• Frosinone have lost only once in Serie A this season, to Juventus.
• They are unbeaten in their last four, with three wins and one draw.
• Coach Massimiliano Alvini had never won a Serie A match before this season.

“It's a good sign for Italian football because there are young players who are willing to play and ran over this Como side.”

— Mike Grella

Frosinone will visit Massimiliano Allegri's Napoli after the break, arriving with three more points than the Partenopei.

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