AS Roma will face Como in Serie A at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Sunday. This match features a newly-promoted team against one of Italy’s historic clubs.
Como vs AS Roma – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Sunday, 15th March.
- Kick-off: 5pm BST.
- Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como.
Como Team News
Como comes into this match with a few injury issues, but manager Cesc Fabregas still has options to choose from.
Defender Jayden Addai is definitely out with an injury. Midfielder Maximo Perrone is doubtful due to fitness concerns, and winger Assane Diao is being assessed after recent injury troubles.
Goalkeeper Lucas Butez is set to start, and the defense may include Van der Brempt, Jacobo Ramon, Robin Kempf, and Alberto Moreno.
In midfield, Sergi Roberto and Lucas Da Cunha are likely to partner up. Creatively, Martin Baturina and Nico Paz will play important roles in offense.
Striker Tasos Douvikas will lead the attack, having scored nine goals in the league this season.
AS Roma Team News
Roma heads to Como with several injury issues affecting manager Gian Piero Gasperini’s selection.
Star forward Paulo Dybala is out with a knee injury. Striker Artem Dovbyk is also unavailable, and Ireland’s Evan Ferguson is out for the rest of the season.
Matias Soule is uncertain due to a pubalgia issue, and defender Evan Ndicka is suspended after receiving yellow cards.
With key attackers missing, Roma will rely on Lorenzo Pellegrini and Donyell Malen, who has matched Soule’s tally with six goals this season.
Form
Como
Como is in good form, winning their last three Serie A matches, including a 2-1 win against Cagliari. They remain unbeaten in their last five games across all competitions.
AS Roma
Roma has struggled recently, securing only one win in their last five matches. Their latest game ended in a 1-1 draw with Bologna in the Europa League, highlighting ongoing issues in their attack.
Predicted Lineups
Como: Butez; Moreno, Ramon, Kempf, Brempt; Roberto, Da Cunha; Vojvoda, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas
AS Roma: Svilar; Ghilardi, Mancini, Hermoso; Celik, Cristante, Kone, Wesley; Pisilli, Pellegrini; Malen
How to Watch Como vs AS Roma?
In the UK, Serie A matches are broadcast live on TNT Sports.
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