Champions League Line-ups: Como vs. Manchester United
Como will feature Martin Baturina, Nico Paz, and Tasos Douvikas in their home Champions League match against Manchester United. The game begins at 18:45 CET (17:45 BST) at the Stadio Sinigaglia.
The home team is missing Trevoh Chalobah, Moise Kean, Jesus Rodriguez, and Assane Diao due to injury. Jesus Rodriguez's muscle injury, expected to keep him out for over two months, has allowed Como to adjust their Champions League squad. Maxence Caqueret replaces the injured Spaniard. Caqueret is available but will start on the bench. Manager Fabregas has chosen Lucas Da Cunha, Nico Paz, and Baturina to play behind the lone striker, Douvikas. Luis Milla and Maximo Perrone will start in midfield.
Manchester United's starting line-up includes Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes. Manager Michael Carrick faces absences due to the suspension of Leny Yord and injuries to Benjamin Sesko, Marcus Rashford, Patrick Dorgu, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Ayden Heaven, and Manuel Ugarte.
Both Como and Manchester United have one win and one loss from their first two Champions League fixtures this season.
Como vs. Manchester United – Official Champions League Line-ups
Como (4-2-3-1): Butez; Couto, Ramon, Kempf, Valle; Milla, Perrone; Da Cunha, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas.
Man United (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Dalot; Tielemans, Santos; B. Fernandes, Mount, Cunha; Mbeumo.
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