Como has officially announced that their key attacker, Nico Paz, will be unavailable for Sunday’s critical fixture against Parma. This absence could have significant ramifications for Como’s aspirations of securing a spot in the Serie A top four.

Currently sitting in sixth place with only two matches remaining in the season, Como is just two points behind fifth-placed Roma and fourth-placed Milan. While Cesc Fabregas’s team has already guaranteed at least a Europa League berth for next season, a top-four finish and a historic Champions League campaign remain within reach.

During his pre-match press conference on Saturday, Fabregas revealed that Nico Paz is dealing with a knee injury and will not participate in the Parma match. The coach also expressed uncertainty about Paz’s availability for Como’s final game of the season against Cremonese.

“Nico Paz is injured, he will not be there tomorrow against Parma,” Fabregas stated. “He had a knock to the knee. If the game were played on Monday, we might be in a different situation, but honestly, I cannot say if he will play the last game either. I hope so, but I cannot tell you for sure.”

Considering Real Madrid is reportedly set to exercise their buy-back option for Nico Paz this summer, this injury could mark the end of his tenure with Como.

Fabregas also confirmed the unavailability of Alex Valle and Jayden Addai for the Parma game, an announcement that has been reflected in Como’s official squad list.

Squad List for Como vs. Parma:

• Goalkeepers: Butez; Tornqvist, Vigorito, Cavlina.
• Defenders: Kempf, Goldaniga, Ramon, Moreno, Smolcic, Vojvodina, D. Carlos, Van der Brempt.
• Midfielders: Caqueret, S. Roberto, Lahdo, Baturina, Perrone, Da Cunha, Cassano.
• Forwards: Morata, Douvikas, Rodriguez, Kuhn, Diao.

English Translation:

Nico Paz Out for Como’s Crucial Parma Clash, Serie A Top Four Hopes Affected

Como has officially confirmed that they will be without star attacker Nico Paz for Sunday’s crucial clash against Parma, a development that could significantly impact their chase for a Serie A top-four finish.

Como currently sits in sixth place heading into the final two matches of the season, but they are only two points behind fifth-placed Roma and fourth-placed AC Milan. While Cesc Fabregas’s side has already secured a minimum of Europa League football for next season, the possibility of a top-four finish and an historic Champions League campaign remains in contention.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Saturday, Fabregas announced that he would have to do without Nico Paz this weekend. The coach also expressed doubt about Paz’s availability for the final game of the season against Cremonese.

“Nico Paz is injured, he will not be there tomorrow against Parma,” Fabregas told the press. “He sustained a knock to the knee. If the game had been played on Monday, we might be in a different situation, but in all honesty, I cannot say if he will play the last game either. I hope so, but I couldn’t tell you for sure.”

Given that Real Madrid is reportedly set to activate their buy-back option for Nico Paz this summer, this injury could signal the end of his time with Como.

Fabregas also confirmed that Alex Valle and Jayden Addai would be unavailable for Sunday’s match against Parma, which has since been officially confirmed in Como’s squad announcement.

No Nico Paz in Como Squad to Face Parma

Goalkeepers: Butez; Tornqvist, Vigorito, Cavlina.

Defenders: Kempf, Goldaniga, Ramon, Moreno, Smolcic, Vojvodina, D. Carlos, Van der Brempt.

Midfielders: Caqueret, S. Roberto, Lahdo, Baturina, Perrone, Da Cunha, Cassano.

Forwards: Morata, Douvikas, Rodriguez, Kuhn, Diao.