Sunday's match between Como and Roma promises to be more than just a battle for the three points. Both teams, often cited as alternatives to Inter, arrive at the match with heavy absences which could influence the result and the standings.
Como, led by Gian Piero Gasperini, has lost its striker Moise Kean. The coach underlined that Inter still remains the dominant team, but recognized that Como, together with other teams, can compete for the rearguard places. Gasperini also explained that Serbian defender Mile Svilar will be out for at least a month due to a stress fracture on his fifth finger. Although the injury is not an open fracture, healing will require a recovery period of approximately four weeks, with the possibility of inserting a screw if necessary. Goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini will instead replace Svilar, with Gasperini expressing confidence in his abilities and experience in the national team.
For Roma, Cesc Fabregas praised the club as "very proactive and offensive", highlighting the quality of their coach. However, the team will have to deal with the absence of Svilar, who has given Roma many points in the last two seasons. Fabregas highlighted Svilar's importance to the defense and expressed his desire to continue scoring frequently. Svilar's absence is seen as a blow to the team, especially considering his experience and contribution on the pitch.
On the Italian front, Kean's situation has raised a controversy between the Federation and the club. The player will be out for around ten days after an injury suffered during a match against Belgium. Fabregas criticized the management of communication between the Federation and the club, stating that communication should be improved. In response, the national team doctor, Angelo De Carli, specified that the Italian staff keeps the club doctors constantly updated before, during and after training camps, thus ensuring adequate management of injuries.
The match between Como and Roma, therefore, presents itself as a crucial match not only for points but also for the management of key absences. With Svilar out and Kean injured, both teams will need to adapt quickly to maintain competitiveness. The stakes are high and the final result could have significant repercussions on the Serie A standings.