All eyes turn to the UEFA Champions League as Cesc Fàbregas' Como host Michael Carrick's Manchester United.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the clash, including projected starting elevens, key tactical decisions, and the latest injury reports for both sides.
Lineup Predictions
Como (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Smolcic, Kempf, Ramón, Valle; Perrone, Da Cunha; Jesús Rodríguez, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas.Manager: Cesc Fàbregas
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot; Santos, Baleba; Amad, Tielemans, Fernandes; Mbeumo.Manager: Michael Carrick
Como: Fàbregas Set to Name Full-Strength Side
Como head into this European fixture on a high following an emphatic domestic victory over Fiorentina. Fàbregas managed minutes carefully in that outing, withdrawing Nico Paz early in the second half for Máximo Perrone, while Martin Baturina was given a full rest on the bench.
However, an early injury to Trevoh Chalobah forced Jacobo Ramón into action after just 14 minutes. Ramón is now expected to partner Marc-Oliver Kempf in central defence, flanked by Álex Valle and Ivan Smolčić.
With no reason to hold back against United, Fàbregas will restore his primary weapons. Perrone should reclaim his starting berth alongside the ever-present Lucas Da Cunha at the base of midfield. Further forward, Baturina and Paz will join Jesús Rodríguez in supporting striker Anastasios Douvikas, stepping in for the injured Assane Diao.
Manchester United: Carrick Navigates Injury Crisis Amid Form Slump
Manchester United enter the contest desperate to arrest a worrying dip in form. The Red Devils are winless across their last six outings in all competitions, recording three draws and three defeats. Their last competitive victory came in the Champions League opener, a 4-0 rout of Sabah.
Compounding their recent struggles is an escalating personnel crisis across the backline. Lisandro Martínez took a heavy knock in United's recent clash with Leeds and faces a late fitness test. With both Luke Shaw and Ayden Heaven already sidelined, Carrick faces major selection headaches in constructing a makeshift defence.
Team News: Injuries and Suspensions
Como
Injured: Trevoh Chalobah, Moise Kean
Doubtful: Assane Diao
Suspended: None
Manchester United
Injured: Ayden Heaven, Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw, Patrick Dorgu, Benjamin Šeško, Manuel Ugarte
Doubtful: Lisandro Martínez
Suspended: Leny Yoro
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