FLORENCE, ITALY – OCTOBER 18: Mattia Liberali of Como 1907 celebrates after scoring during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Como 1907 at Stadio Artemio Franchi on October 18, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Martin Baturina returns to Como’s starting XI for the home game against Manchester United in the Champions League alongside Nico Paz and Anastasios Douvikas.
It starts at 18:45 CET [17:45 BST] at the Sinigaglia Stadium in Como.
Both sides have three points from their first two Champions League games with one win and one loss.
The injured Trevoh Chalobah, Assane Diao, Moise Kean and Jesus Rodriguez will take part in Cesc Fabregas’ match against Como.
Marc-Oliver Kempf is expected to start at center back alongside Jacobo Ramon, while Italy international Mattia Libearli will compete with Ivan Smolcic for a starting spot.
Jan Couto will start on the right if Smolcic starts; Otherwise, Couto will play on the right wing and Liberli on the right.
Multiple sources, including Gazzetta and Sky Sport Italia, claim that former Manchester City Academy player Maximo Perrone will replace captain Lucas Da Cunha in central midfield.
Keane is injured, so Douvikas is Fabregas’ only option at centre-forward.
Manchester United have some familiar faces in their squad, with Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot expected to start, but Patrick Dorgu is injured.
Como vs. Man United – Where to watch on TV
The game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 2 and HBO Max in the UK and Ireland, and Paramount+ in the US. Football Italia will provide live updates via live blog.
Como and Man United – likely squads
Like (4-2-3-1): Butez; Couto, Ramón, Kempf, Valle; Perrone, Da Cunha; Liberal, Nico Paz, Baturina; Douvikas.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): About Us Company Name: Lammens; Dalot, Mazraoui, Maguire, Amass; Tielemans, Andrei Santos; Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo.