Cesc’s reality check after defeat: We haven’t seen save like De Gea’s in years

Yacine Aldi and Moise Kean struck for the visitors, but it was a triple wonder save from David de Gea that was the highlight of the match.

Cesc later said: “We have been lacking a bit of quality for a few weeks, we take a step forward and a step back. De Gea obviously made a save that we haven't seen for years. However, in the second half we dominated.

“I can't ask the boys for more. This is who we are. I have to manage them and give them confidence. The boys give everything on the pitch and I can't say anything to them. I just get angry.” when we concede goals and we definitely need a bit of trouble. Five years ago this team did not exist, but now we are at a high level. With calmness and tranquility the level will rise.

“I have to trust the boys, I have to give them a lot of courage, because the mental aspect also counts a lot. I can't ask the boys for something extra-extra-extra compared to our current level. I don't have to deal with either Juventus or Inter with players who played 80% of the time in the second division last year. That is precisely why we have to work a lot on the mental aspect and instill a lot of confidence.”

Cesc also said: “Should I perhaps say that they did not flee, that they did not work? They gave everything. I can't get mad at them. I'm with Dossena, for what he did. the end yes: he leaves the team with ten men and then he misses two games that are finals for us.

“Someone with a little experience in Serie A cannot leave a young team alone. Anyway, the boys run, they do the 3+2, they get to the goal, but there are mistakes. With the second goal against , Goldaniga should have stayed closer to Sottil, not allowed him to turn, and then Kean arrives and scores.

“I understand the reality of who we are. I'm sorry to see the fans disappointed, but I can only get angry when the players don't give 100%. That's not the case here. You have to be humble. Five years ago Como didn't exist. Today we faced a team that had reached two Conference League finals and won six games in a row. You have to be calm and humble and keep working. Sooner or later the starters will return , and at that time it will level However, at this point there are no excuses: I am primarily responsible for this team.”