Cesc Fabregas addresses speculation linking him with a potential future Manchester United coaching role as his Como side prepare to play the Premier League club in the Champions League. Several reports note that Fabregas and Michael Carrick are set to meet on the touchline, with Fabregas having been mentioned among possible replacements for the Manchester United manager.

Fabregas says publicly that discussing a move or job would be disrespectful toward Carrick, describing Carrick as a respected figure leading a “wonderful” Manchester United side. Coverage also places Carrick’s situation in context, referencing his return to Old Trafford last season and Manchester United’s results in the early part of the 2026/27 campaign.

Across outlets, the core focus is Fabregas’s refusal to engage with the links and his emphasis on respect for Carrick, while the surrounding details vary in how strongly they highlight United’s recent form and the backdrop of managerial pressure.