Fabregas forced off in serie a match

Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas suffered a nasty injury in his Serie A debut for Como, forcing him to leave the pitch early.

Fabregas replaced by baturina after knee knock

The 36-year-old Spanish international was attempting to continue after an initial knock to his knee, but eventually succumbed to the pain and signaled for a substitution to the Como bench. Staff medical personnel escorted the visibly distressed Fabregas off the field.

Jesus Rodriguez, who had scored 16 goals in 33 appearances this season, limped off in the 27th minute following the collision. His replacement, Baturina, made an immediate impact, providing a vital presence in midfield.

The extent of Fabregas' injury remains unclear, with further tests scheduled in the coming days to determine the severity and nature of the problem. Coming off a strong run of form, Fabregas will be hoping for a swift recovery to maintain his influence in Como's Serie A campaign.