Conte and Fabregas: Chelsea Legends Face Off in Coppa Italia Clash
In a highly anticipated Coppa Italia clash, former Premier League rivals Antonio Conte and Cesc Fabregas are set to face off again. The match will take place at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples, Italy, as their teams, Napoli and Como, vie for a spot in the semifinals. This contest marks the fourth meeting between these two coaching legends since their successful tenure at Chelsea.
The Coppa Italia Quarter-Final Matchup
With both teams eager to advance, the stakes are high. Napoli, currently sitting third in Serie A, has already been knocked out of the Champions League. They are nine points behind league leaders Inter and must focus on both Serie A and the Coppa Italia.
Como, under the guidance of Fabregas, hold the sixth position in Serie A, just five points shy of a Champions League qualification spot. However, Como’s recent schedule has been disrupted; their previous match against AC Milan was postponed due to the Winter Olympics’ opening ceremony.
Recent Form and Player News
- Napoli defeated Genoa 3-2 in their last outing.
- Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay is unavailable due to injury.
- Como last played on February 1, prior to the postponed match.
In their history of matchups, Conte and Fabregas have met three times in coaching roles. Conte won their first encounter in October 2024, but Fabregas has since remained unbeaten against him. The Spanish coach secured a 2-1 victory at home in February 2025 and earned a 0-0 draw during their last meeting this past November.
Previous Achievements
During their time together at Chelsea from 2016 to 2018, Conte and Fabregas celebrated significant victories, including a Premier League title in the 2016-17 season and an FA Cup triumph in 2017-18. Fabregas excelled under Conte, contributing ten goals and 22 assists in 86 appearances.
What’s Next?
The winner of the upcoming match between Napoli and Como will advance to face Inter in the semifinals of the Coppa Italia. As both teams prepare for this critical clash, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how the history between Conte and Fabregas unfolds on the pitch.
