Como is preparing for another Champions League night, this time against Feyenoord, on the second day of the group stage. After the surprising victory against Leipzig, Cesc Fàbregas' team will have to demonstrate that they can maintain their European pace. The official lineups have been released, revealing some surprises in the two exams.
At Como, the choice of goal was that of Sánchez, who replaces Butez, who was not called up. Douvikas was also left out of the field, despite Kean's absence. Coach Fàbregas opted for a 4‑2‑3‑1, with Nico Paz at the forefront and an attacking unit made up of Diao, Baturina and Kaiki. The midfield has been entrusted to Milla and Perrone, while the defense is made up of Smolcic, Chalobah, Ramon and Valle. The bench is ready with players like Butez, Ginelli, Kempf, DaCunha, Douvikas, Dossena, Jesus Rodríguez, Ricci, Couto and Liberali.
Feyenoord, under the guidance of Giovanni vanBronckhorst, opted for a 4‑3‑3. Goalkeeper Ernst has been confirmed, while the defense is made up of Read, Juste, Marmol and Javi López. In midfield there are Zechiel, Vanhoutte and Targhalline, while the wing is occupied by Moussa and Ferri. Valente has been inserted in attack, with the possibility of playing in a more advanced role. The Dutch club's bench includes Kastenmeier, Bossin, Watanabe, Gonçalves Borges, Steijn, Deijl, VanDenElshout, Kraaijeveld, Diarra, Wessels, Zinhagel and Schaken.
The match, which will take place in Rotterdam, represents a crucial test for Como, which has demonstrated that it can compete with high-level teams. Feyenoord, on the other hand, tries to consolidate their position in the group stage, taking advantage of their defensive solidity and offensive fluidity. With both teams in form, the match promises to be a balanced contest of great interest for Champions League fans.