Torino and Como faced each other on the ninth day of Serie A, with the two teams revealing their official lineups before the start of the match. The Turin coach, Ignazio Abate, decided not to field Smolcic and Baturina, while the Como coach, Cesc Fàbregas, opted for a composition that left the attacker Baturina out.
In Torino's defensive department, the two side lines are occupied by Couto and Valle, while the third band is completed by DaCunha, NicoPaz and Caqueret, who position themselves behind Douvikas. In central defense there are Ramon and Kempf. The attack is entrusted to CheAdams and Simeone, with Vlasic supporting the midfield line. The midfield is made up of Braganca, Fitz‑Jim, Belghali and Cacciamani, while the goal is in the hands of Perri, with Coco, Ismajli and Comuzzo forming the defence.
Como, on the other hand, chose a 4‑2‑3‑1 formation. The goalkeeper is Sanchez, with the lateral defenses of Couto, Ramon, Kempf and Valle. The midfield is made up of Perrone and Milla, while the third band is occupied by DaCunha, NicoPaz and Caqueret, with Douvikas placed in attack.
Despite Baturina's absence, Como tried to maintain their structure, relying on leading players like DaCunha and NicoPaz to create scoring opportunities. Torino, with its more balanced formation, focused on a rapid attack led by Adams and Simeone, with the aim of exploiting the speed of its attackers.
The final result of the match was not reported in the original article, but the official lineups have already given clear indications of the two coaches' strategies. With the season still ongoing, both teams will continue to look for important points to improve their position in the table.