Former Fiorentina youth player and coach, Andrea Ardito, has expressed concerns about Como's situation ahead of Sunday's match against Fiorentina. Interviewed by Radio FirenzeViola, Ardito commented on Como's form, highlighting a team that was "subdued" in the first half of the season, with the exception of the matches against Leipzig and Napoli, which he judged to be more competitive. According to him, the Champions League represents a physical, psychological and emotional load that players must learn to manage.
Ardito then spoke about Nico Paz, underlining that the young midfielder is still unable to express himself as a first striker. He recalled Paz's difficulty in the Rotterdam match, but also praised his attitude and technical skills, which according to him cannot be forgotten. “There is growing pressure in Como,” he added, citing an episode in which a bus driver recognized him and asked him for information on Fabregas' management. The former Ardito described the situation as "ultrasonic speed" in which a coach who took the club from Serie B to the Champions League in three years is being discussed.
As for Kean, Ardito expressed doubts about his potential in Fabregas' context. He noted that Kean does not have the perfect qualities for the manager's playing system, calling him "an anarchic player". Furthermore, he reported that his reception was skeptical and he was not received in the best way by the "street", a term which in the football context can refer to the public or the press.
Ardito's interview is part of a climate of growing tension for Como, which finds itself under pressure due to the expectations of a Champions League season. The team, which has had moments of brilliance against top-class opposition, now faces the challenge of maintaining cohesion and motivation ahead of Sunday's match. Fiorentina, for its part, is preparing to exploit Como's vulnerable situation, with the aim of consolidating its position in the standings. The outcome of the match could have significant repercussions on the morale and strategy of both teams for the coming weeks.