Fabregas Criticizes FIGC After Kean Suffers Injury

Como coach Cesc Fabregas has raised concerns about the Italian Football Federation's handling of Moise Kean's injury during international duty, saying the striker will be unavailable for a week. Separately, Roma finished their match against Como with 10 players after Donyell Malen was sent off for a dangerous challenge on Bruno Kaiki.

Fabregas addressed Kean's condition ahead of Como's scheduled Serie A clash with Roma on Sunday, expressing frustration over communication between the club and the federation. According to comments reported by Gazzetta dello Sport, Kean sustained a heavy blow against Belgium but returned to the pitch afterward.

The Como coach said the club had expected clearer communication regarding the forward's condition and the consequences of his continued involvement in the match.

"Moise will be out for a week. He took a hard knock against Belgium and then returned to the pitch. We expected better communication between us and the Federation." Fabregas said.

Fabregas also explained that managing players returning from international duty presents a developing challenge for Como, particularly as the squad adjusts to the physical demands of matches, travel and changes in routine.

"Como is a team that makes a lot of changes regardless and now more than ever I have to be good at understanding how the players will react to the stress of playing for the national team, the matches, the travel, the jet lag." Fabregas said.

The coach acknowledged that the situation is relatively unfamiliar for his team but described adapting to it as part of the club's development.

"We're not used to it; it's a new problem for us that presents us with a new challenge. However, it's a stimulating experience that we'll have to adapt to; it's part of growing up." Fabregas said.

Kean joined Como late in the summer transfer window and had not established himself as a regular player under Fabregas. The coach indicated that opportunities could arise for the striker in the coming weeks, although his immediate absence limits his availability.

In the separate disciplinary incident involving Roma and Como, Malen was dismissed after challenging Brazilian defender Bruno Kaiki while attempting to regain possession. The Dutch forward approached with his leg raised and his foot extended, prompting the referee to issue a red card, a decision supported by video assistant referee review.

Former referee Luca Marelli assessed the incident during a broadcast on DAZN, explaining why contact with the ball did not make the challenge acceptable.

"The red card is correct. It's true that he grazes the ball with the inside of his right foot. But he went in really badly, with his foot raised above the ankle, his knee straight, at speed… The correct decision, a truly dangerous challenge." Marelli said.