Como vs. Man Utd: Everything You Need to Know Before the Showdown

Manchester United travel to the picturesque Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como, looking to snap a six-match winless streak on Matchday 3 of the Champions League.

Following another difficult week, Man Utd boss Michael Carrick found some relief after declaring that his side's hard-fought draw against Leeds United represents a "fresh start" for his struggling team.

A 1–1 stalemate at Elland Road, considering their previous two results following the international break, was far from a disaster for the Red Devils. Nevertheless, Carrick is desperately chasing only his third win of the campaign, having guided the club back into the Champions League with an impressive stint as interim manager in the second half of 2025–26.

As things stand, United are in danger of squandering yet another season. The club appears rudderless, and the challenges show no sign of easing. Following last week's defeat to Atlético Madrid, United cannot afford their poor domestic form to bleed into their European campaign.

Como's Matchday 1 experience was nothing short of electric, as their Champions League bow culminated in a commanding win over RB Leipzig. However, Cesc Fàbregas's men were brought back to reality with a defeat at Feyenoord in their last outing.

In Serie A, which Fàbregas insists remains the club's top priority, Como climbed to fifth place after dispatching a struggling Fiorentina side 3–1 on Sunday.

Como vs. Man Utd Score Prediction

Como Triumph on "Dream" Night

Como are rubbing shoulders with Europe's finest "five years ahead of schedule," according to their manager, who has also called the forthcoming clash with Man Utd a "dream come true" for the ambitious Italian outfit.

Fàbregas's work beside the famous lake has drawn widespread admiration, and should Como replicate the fluid, dynamic football that powered their victory over Leipzig, United's misery looks set to continue.

Carrick at least made his side more difficult to break down at the weekend, though it remains unclear whether their tenacious draw in West Yorkshire was a one-off display of resilience or, as the manager suggested, the beginning of a new chapter.

Prediction: Como 2–1 Man Utd

Como Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd

Fàbregas was able to give a few players a breather at the weekend, among them Croatian midfielder Martin Baturina. The 23-year-old, who had been dealing with illness during the international break, was an unused substitute in Florence on Sunday.

Baturina is set to reclaim his starting berth here, linking up creatively with Nico Paz.

The hosts face some attacking limitations, however, with both Moise Kean and Assane Diao expected to be sidelined. Diao has netted in both of Como's league phase matches, making his absence on the right flank a significant blow.

Fàbregas at least has Anastasios Douvikas available to help cover for Kean's injury.

Trevoh Chalobah is also a fitness concern for the hosts, though the former Chelsea defender is expected to be available for Man Utd's visit.

Como predicted lineup vs. Man Utd (4-2-3-1): Butez; Couto, Chalobah, Ramón, Valle; Milla, Da Cunha; J. Rodríguez, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas.

Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Como

Man Utd head into Wednesday's game with a mounting injury list, their problems having deepened since the draw at Leeds.

Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw have yet to return to training after picking up knocks against Tottenham Hotspur ten days ago, and the visitors are also missing Benjamin Šeško and Patrick Dorgu.

Ayden Heaven and Lisandro Martínez were absent from training ahead of the fixture, and there are also question marks surrounding Noussair Mazraoui's availability. Matthijs de Ligt is in the frame to make his first appearance of the season after finally overcoming a back problem that has kept him out since last November. De Ligt could slot in alongside Harry Maguire at the back in place of the suspended Leny Yoro.

Bryan Mbeumo is expected to spearhead United's attack in the absence of Šeško, while Matheus Cunha could be recalled to the squad. Youri Tielemans may be given a rest despite his solid display at the weekend, with Carlos Baleba's energy required in central midfield. The reliable Andrey Santos is set to partner the Cameroonian in Como.

Man Utd predicted lineup vs. Como (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Mazraoui; Santos, Baleba; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo.

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