The coach of Como, Cesc Fàbregas, has rejected the speculations that link him with him Manchester United work, insisting it is disrespectful to discuss replacing Michael Carrick while he remains in charge.
Fabregas will face Carrick on Wednesday evening when Como host United Champions Leaguewith the visitors desperate to end a six-match winless streak.
the first arsenalthe Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder was asked during his pre-match press conference if he would consider taking over at Old Trafford.
However, he refused to heed the suggestion and instead advocated the opposite.
“I’m not going to answer that question because I think it’s not a very nice question,” Fabregas said on Tuesday.
“I think that doesn’t show enough respect for a great footballer and manager like Michael Carrick at the helm of a wonderful Manchester United team.
“Manchester United is a historic club that I know very, very well,” he continued.
“We have a lot of respect for who they are, for what they do, because they have incredible players.
“I know Steve Holland very well because I worked with him for years at Chelsea and I know Michael has also done very well at previous clubs.
“He did really well last year to get Manchester United to their place, which is the Champions League, for the first time in many years, so it’s not bad at all. It’s an honor to host them for the first time in our history.”
While United arrive in Italy struggling for form, Como have enjoyed an encouraging start to their domestic campaign.
Fabregas’ side are fifth in Serie A heading into Wednesday’s European game after a 3-1 win over Fiorentina on Sunday.
