Como has officially confirmed that their key attacker, Nico Paz, will be unavailable for Sunday’s critical match against Parma. This absence is poised to have a considerable impact on the team’s aspirations for a Serie A top-four finish.
Currently sitting in sixth place with only two matches remaining in the season, Como is trailing fifth-placed Roma by two points and a struggling Milan in fourth. Despite having already secured a minimum of Europa League qualification for the next season, the team still harbors hopes of an historic Champions League campaign.
During his pre-match press conference on Saturday, coach Cesc Fabregas announced that Nico Paz would not be able to play against Parma. Fabregas also expressed uncertainty about Paz’s availability for Como’s final game of the season against Cremonese.
“Nico Paz is injured; he will not be with us tomorrow against Parma,” Fabregas stated. “He sustained a knock to his knee. Had the game been on Monday, our situation might be different, but truthfully, I cannot confirm if he will play in the last match either. I am hopeful, but I cannot give a definite answer.”
Given reports that Real Madrid is likely to exercise their buy-back option for Nico Paz this summer, this injury might mark the end of his tenure with Como.
Fabregas also confirmed that Alex Valle and Jayden Addai would be absent from Sunday’s squad against Parma, a fact that has since been verified in Como’s official team announcement.
Nico Paz Excluded from Como Squad Facing Parma
The official squad list for Como’s match against Parma includes:
Goalkeepers: Butez, Tornqvist, Vigorito, Cavlina.
Defenders: Kempf, Goldaniga, Ramon, Moreno, Smolcic, Vojvodina, D.Carlos, Van der Brempt.
Midfielders: Caqueret, S.Roberto, Lahdo, Baturina, Perrone, Da Cunha, Cassano.
Forwards: Morata, Douvikas, Rodriguez, Kuhn, Diao.
English Translation:
Como Confirms Nico Paz’s Absence in Squad Announcement for Big Clash Against Parma
Como has officially confirmed that they will be without their star attacker Nico Paz for Sunday’s crucial showdown against Parma, a development that could significantly influence the race for a Serie A top-four spot.
Heading into the final two matches of the season, Como currently occupies sixth place, just two points behind fifth-placed Roma and fourth-placed Milan, who are experiencing a dip in form.
Cesc Fabregas’s team has already guaranteed a minimum of Europa League football next season, but the possibility of achieving a top-four finish and a historic Champions League campaign remains a possibility.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Saturday, Fabregas revealed that Nico Paz would be unavailable for the weekend’s fixture and that his participation in the season’s final game against Cremonese is also uncertain.
“Nico Paz is injured; he will not be available for tomorrow’s match against Parma,” Fabregas told reporters. “He suffered a knock to the knee. If the game were on Monday, we might be in a different situation, but honestly, I cannot say if he will play in the last game either. I hope so, but I cannot confirm it.”
Considering that Real Madrid is widely expected to activate their buy-back option for Nico Paz this summer, this injury could potentially signal the end of his time with Como.
Fabregas also confirmed the unavailability of Alex Valle and Jayden Addai for Sunday’s match against Parma, a confirmation that has since been echoed in Como’s official squad announcement.
No Nico Paz in Como Squad to Face Parma
The official squad for Como’s match against Parma includes:
Goalkeepers: Butez; Tornqvist, Vigorito, Cavlina.
Defenders: Kempf, Goldaniga, Ramon, Moreno, Smolcic, Vojvodina, D.Carlos, Van der Brempt.
Midfielders: Caqueret, S.Roberto, Lahdo, Baturina, Perrone, Da Cunha, Cassano.
Forwards: Morata, Douvikas, Rodriguez, Kuhn, Diao.
