Cesc Fàbregas revealed in a press conference ahead of Como’s next match: “Perrone broke his nose against Napoli, but he’s fine, he’s trained with a mask and can play.” Then the coach added a spicy detail: “Tomorrow, if possible, Cassano from the U17 team will join us. He’s a boy from Como with great qualities, a playmaker, and he’s trained with us all week.”
No relation to the famous Antonio, but the 2009-born player from Como’s U17 squad is one of the many talents the Hartono family hopes to build the club’s future on. Riccardo — his first name — has won over Fàbregas with his elegant and continuous movements, making him a midfielder who can dictate the tempo while supporting the team.
Performance
All statistics – All competitions
Appearances: 25
Goals: 0
Assists: 4
“It’s definitely a great experience to see the players up close. As a team, they are truly a spectacle to watch. I followed Perrone’s work particularly closely and was impressed by the calm and control he shows on the pitch,” Riccardo had said last October when he was invited to closely follow the first team’s training. Now his home idols are side by side, and who knows if they might be on the pitch together as well.
The Cassanos who have played in Serie A:
Antonio (born 1982) – 400 games, 112 goals
Mario (born 1983) – 10 games, 18 goals conceded
Luigi (born 1920) – 112 games
