Cesc Fàbregas' Feyenoord is preparing to challenge Como in the Champions League with the possibility of having more Italian players on the pitch than the Como team. The match, scheduled for tomorrow evening, represents the opportunity for the Dutch club to replicate the feat of its previous opponent, Germany, obtaining a second success in two European matches.
Among the protagonists of Feyenoord, captain Luciano Valente, originally from Italy but with experience in the Italian youth teams, is certain to be on the pitch. Valente played with the Under 19 and Under 20 teams of the Italian national team before opting for the Dutch national team, with which he has already made his debut. His presence confirms the club's tendency to include Italian talents in the squad.
On the contrary, Como could arrive on the pitch without an Italian player. Midfielder Moise Kean is injured and defenders Samuele Ricci and Mattia Liberali do not appear to be favorites for first choice. If the team does not field the two starting blues, the list could be without Italian players. However, the final lineup remains uncertain and could change at the moment.
The confrontation between the two teams, both characterized by an offensive approach and open-faced play, promises to be intense. Feyenoord, with the presence of Valente, could exploit their familiarity with Italian football, while Como will have to count on a more international squad. The match will be an opportunity to check whether Fàbregas' strategy will lead to a positive result and whether the absence of Italian players for Como will influence his performance.