Cesc Fàbregas challenges the Italian Federation, which responds

On the eve of Como’s match against Roma, Cesc Fàbregas sent a direct message to the Italian Federation and the national team staff. The Federation responded promptly. Roma were top of Serie A before the start of the sixth round, then were overtaken by Inter after Inter beat Parma 3-0.

Como’s coach is frustrated that he cannot call on striker Moise Kean for the next matches. “Kean played injured: he took a knock against Belgium and then played another 90 minutes. Now he is injured and will be out for around ten days. Better communication with clubs is necessary,” Cesc said.

Kean’s national-team appearances provide context for his coach’s comments: on September 25, he played the full Italy-Belgium Nations League match, which ended 0-2. After staying on the bench against Turkey, he also played the entire match against France in Saint-Denis, which finished 1-1.

In response, national team doctor Angelo De Carli defended the communication with clubs. He said the medical staff kept them regularly informed and maintained contact before, during and after training camps. He added that this had also been the case during this international break.