Coppa Italia

'You are not alone' – Cesc Fabregas left heartbroken by Como floods as Serie A side plan to donate proceeds from Sassuolo match to community

Como coach Cesc Fabregas confirmed the Serie A club have taken an initiative to donate their proceeds from their upcoming Coppa Italia game to the local community after northern Italy was hit with torrential rain. The devastating floods have affected homes and businesses around Como and the club's head coach shared an emotional message of support for the locals.

VIDEO: Cesc Fabregas issues emotional on-field plea to Como stars after Fiorentina win as coach demands 'more' from Serie A high-flyers

Cesc Fabregas’ Como completed a remarkable turnaround on Sunday, coming from 1-0 down to secure a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina. After the match, the Spanish coach gathered his players in a huddle, urging them to take pride in their performance, trust one another, play with courage and continue forging a strong team identity as they grow together in Serie A.