There is a quiet revolution taking place at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, and it is not the sort that grabs headlines with marquee signings. Como, d...
There is a quiet revolution taking place at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, and it is not the sort that grabs headlines with marquee signings. Como, despite being one of the most active sides in the market this window, now face a rather different challenge. The squad has become bloated. Too many bodies, not enough rhythm. So the pruning shears have come out, and three names are leading the queue for the exit.Jack, Engelhardt, and Azon. Three players who arrived with promise but have found themselves on the periphery of Cesc Fabregas's thinking. This is not a fire sale born of desperation. It is a calculated, necessary shedding of deadwood. A club climbing the ladder cannot afford passengers. Every training ground session must have purpose; every substitute bench must offer tactical flexibility. These departures, if handled correctly, will free up wages and, more importantly, minutes for those who fit the manager's vision.Let's be honest. How many times have we seen a team stockpile talent only to watch it stagnate Como are learning the hard lesson that a lean, hungry squad is worth more than a crowded dressing room. By moving on players who are not part of the long term picture, Fabregas is sending a clear message: this is a meritocracy. No one is untouchable. If you are not contributing, you are in the mixer for a transfer.This is where the real work begins. Finding a new home for Jack, Engelhardt, and Azon requires more than just a willing buyer. It demands a match of ambition, perhaps a loan with an obligation, or a permanent deal that allows Como to reinvest. The rumour mill churns, but according to GoalZaza, the relationships with potential suitors are already being forged. Expect movement before the window slams shut.For the Como faithful, this process should be viewed with patience. It is a sign of a club maturing, of a project that understands the value of a tight knit group over a sprawling collection of individuals. The season is long. Injuries happen. Form dips. But a smaller, more cohesive group can adapt quickly. That is the bet Fabregas is placing. And as any student of the game knows, betting on chemistry over quantity is rarely a bad wager.
