Nico Paz Benched as Cesc Fabregas Rotates Four
Como head coach Cesc Fabregas named midfielder Nico Paz among the substitutes for Saturday’s Serie A fixture against Sassuolo, making four changes following a midweek Champions League win against Manchester United. The selection strategy handed midfielder Samuele Ricci and defender Willy Kambwala their first starts for the Italian club at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
Squad Rotation Following Midweek European Action
The reshuffle moves Maxence Caqueret into the central attacking midfield slot previously occupied by Paz, while Lucas Da Cunha retains his position on the right side of the pitch. Fabregas opted to alter his midfield setup to manage energy levels across multiple competitions, adjusting the positional responsibilities among his available central options.
Cesc Fabregas
coachComo entered the match sitting fifth in the Serie A standings with 14 points, balancing domestic league fixtures alongside their European commitments.
“I’m feeling good, I’m fired up and full of energy, and I think these are the games that test our season. When we beat Cremonese last season, I knew that was our test. After a special Champions League night, I have to be the first one to be positive. I see the lads the same way, so let’s start the game with energy.”
Reporting based on comments provided to DAZN via TuttoMercatoWeb.
