Como face a setback as they prepare to host AC Milan in their upcoming Serie A clash. The team will be without one of their key players, as rising star Nico Paz is expected to be sidelined due to an ankle injury sustained in their previous match against Lazio. This absence forces manager Cesc Fabregas to reconsider his attacking lineup.
Leading Como’s offensive charge is local hero Patrick Cutrone, who has been in impressive form lately. The former Milan striker currently tops the team’s scoring charts with six goals and has been involved in four goals in his last four appearances.
The injury woes continue for Como, with Alberto Dossena nursing a swollen ankle. The midfield is also depleted, as Maximo Perrone and Sergi Roberto remain unavailable. However, there’s a silver lining as Edoardo Goldaniga returns from suspension, bolstering the team’s defensive options.
Como have been active in the transfer market, having already introduced new signings Jean Butez and Assane Diao to the squad. The imminent arrival of Maxence Caqueret further strengthens their roster. Fabregas has also hinted at ongoing negotiations with his former teammate Nemanja Matic, suggesting more reinforcements may be on the way.
In contrast, AC Milan have been relatively quiet in the transfer window, though rumours are circulating about potential additions to Sergio Conceicao’s squad. The Rossoneri continue to grapple with injuries, as Samuel Chukwueze, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Alessandro Florenzi remain sidelined. On a positive note, Emerson Royal is available again after serving a one-match suspension.
With a demanding schedule ahead, including crucial Champions League fixtures, a Coppa Italia quarter-final, and another Milan derby, Conceicao may opt to rotate his squad for the Como match.
Como (4-2-3-1): Butez; Van der Brempt, Goldaniga, Kempf, Moreno; Mazzitelli, Engelhardt; Strefezza, Da Cunha, Fadera; Cutrone
AC Milan (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Emerson, Tomori, Thiaw, Hernandez; Fofana, Bennacer; Pulisic, Reijnders, Leao; Morata
