Como 1907 Team News Page 3 - Soccer

Anastasios Douvikas - Scores in win Tasos Douvikas scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win against Lecce.

Impact Douvikas notched his fourth goal of the season as he extended the lead in the 75th minute. The forward has come off the bench in nine of 16 games this season, but he's scored in his last three appearances as a starter.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Paz - Scores, assists in win Nico Paz scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Paz notched his sixth goal of the season as he opened up the scoring in the 20th minute. Additionally, he helped extend the lead in the second half as he picked up an assist. The attacking midfielder is now up to 12 goal contributions this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Butez - Secures clean sheet in win Butez had five saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 3-0 win over Lecce. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 54th minute.

Impact Butez had a strong performance as he made five saves without allowing a goal in the win against Lecce. It marked his seventh clean sheet of the season. Next, he'll face off against Udinense, a team with 18 goals in 17 games.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Roberto - DNP in Lecce contest Roberto (thigh) didn't sub in during Saturday's 3-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Roberto was an option after missing two months due to a severe thigh injury, but the coach erred on the side of caution and played a youngster over him when the result was in hand. He'll attempt to challenge Maximo Perrone, Lucas Da Cunha and Maxence Caqueret in the coming fixtures.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Dossena - Unused against Lecce Dossena (knee) didn't feature in Saturday's 3-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Dossena worked his way back from a serious injury, but didn't get minutes in this one, even though Como built a comfortable lead. He'll be the fourth option in the middle of the defense going forward.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Carlos - Subs off late against Udinese Diego Carlos recorded one clearance, one block and one tackle (one won) before leaving Saturday's 3-0 win over Lecce at the 79th minute due to a possible muscular injury, Sky Italy...

Impact Diego Carlos returned to the starting lineup after not playing in the previous game, had a serviceable showing and received some medical attention before bowing out with about 10 minutes to go. He'll be assessed before next Saturday's clash with Udinese to verify whether he's dealing with something more than fatigue. Marc-Oliver Kempf replaced him off the bench.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Dossena - Makes bench vs. Lecce Dossena (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Lecce.

Impact Dossena is on the bench for the first time this season after the ACL injury he sustained in March this year. The defender will add depth to the defensive line, but he's not expected to carry a lot of fantasy upside, particularly if he continues to play off the bench.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Roberto - Available off bench Roberto (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Lecce.

Impact Roberto was deemed fit by manager Cesc Fabregas earlier in the week, so it's not surprising to see him available on the bench. The veteran midfielder will return after missing the last 10 games due to a thigh problem.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Addai - Unavailable against Lecce Addai (thigh) didn't make Como's squad list for Saturday's fixture against Lecce.

Impact Addai picked up a thigh injury two weeks ago against Roma and hasn't been able to recuperate in time for this one. Jesus Rodriguez, Martin Baturina, Nicolas Kuhn and Mergim Vojvoda will man the wings, as Assane Diao (thigh) is missing as well.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Dossena - Available after major injury Dossena (knee) will be an option for the first time in the season Saturday, coach Cesc Fabregas stated.

Impact Dossena has been ramping up for a month or so and will return to the squad after lacerating his ACL in March. He'll begin as the fourth option behind Jacob Ramon, Diego Carlos and Marc-Oliver Kempf in the middle of the defense. He played 23 times (20 starts) in 2023/2024 before the injury, totaling 33 tackles, 22 interceptions and 87 clerances but failing to contribute to a clean sheet.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Roberto - Fit for Lecce fixture Roberto (thigh) will return Saturday against Lecce, coach Cesc Fabregas announced.

Impact Roberto will resume being an option after sitting out 10 matches because of a serious thigh injury. He'll likely be handled carefully in his first pair of appearances and operate behind Maximo Perrone, Lucas Da Cunha and Maxence Caqueret in the midfield. He had featured five times before going down, recording five shots (one on target), four key passes and two crosses (two accurate).

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assane Diao - Won't return soon Diao "will be out for five to six weeks and will be back in late January at the earliest," coach Cesc Fabregas stated.

Impact Diao suffered a serious thigh lesion that knocked him out of AFCON 2025 and will cost him several Serie A rounds, considering the dense schedule in the next month. Jesus Rodriguez, Martin Baturina and Tasos Douvikas will enjoy an uptick in minutes without him.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assane Diao - Forced to withdraw from AFCON Diao has been diagnosed with a right biceps femoris strain and has been removed from the squad, Senegal announced.

Impact Diao suffered his third injury of the season right before leaving, and he has ultimately been ruled out for the competition as he'll need a few weeks to recover. He'll skip multiple Serie A matches, and his timetable will be better determined once he's examined by Como's medical staff as well. Tasos Douvikas, Jesus Rodriguez and Martin Baturina will soak up his minutes in a few different roles.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assane Diao - Uncertain for AFCON Diao is uncertain for AFCON after suffering a thigh injury against Roma, per manager Cesc Fabregas. "I prefer not to touch on the subject too much. Diao is called up and I spoke to...

Impact Diao is seemingly going to accept the call up for AFCON, against his clubs wishes. Senegal's doctors will determine if he's fit enough to play at AFCON, so his status for the tournament is up in the air. Either way it appears Diao won't be with Como for a Dec. 27 clash with Lecce. Tasos Douvikas replaced him after his injury against Roma.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Kempf - Returns to the XI versus Roma Kempf had nine clearances, two blocks and one key pass in Monday's 1-0 defeat to Roma.

Impact Kempf got the call for the first time since early November, as he struggled to recover fully from a thigh problem, even though he didn't miss time. He'll rotate with Diego Carlos and Jacobo Ramon in the spots in the middle of the defense going forward. He has notched 12 clearances, one chance created and three blocks in his lat five appearances.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Baturina - Draws rare start against Roma Baturina created one scoring chance and had four crosses (zero accurate), one clearance and one corner in Monday's 1-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Baturina was called upon while Alvaro Morata (thigh) was missing, as the coach elected to field him and Nico Paz as strikers. He didn't have a particularly good display but matched his season high in corners. He could enjoy an uptick in minutes since Assane Diao and Jayden Addai left with thigh injuries in this one. He has scored once and posted five chances created, 12 crosses (four accurate) and six corners in his last five displays.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maxence Caqueret - Passable showing versus Roma Caqueret won two of three tackles and had two shots (zero on goal), two interceptions and one corner in Monday's 1-0 loss against Roma.

Impact Caqueret paired up with Lucas Da Cunha in the midfield while Maximo Perrone was suspended and contributed on both ends, assembling a well-rounded stat line. His playing time is generally inconsistent. He has posted one or more tackles in his last six starts, amassing 13 (10 won), adding nine chances created, 14 crosses (five accurate) and one assist.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Posch - Provides spark in Roma game Posch registered three shots (one on goal), 14 passes and one clearance in 25 minutes in Monday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Posch got busy offensively during his short time on the pitch, leading his team in attempts along with Nico Paz. He has mostly played second fiddle to Ivan Smolcic at right back so far, starting just three times in the season. He has registered one key pass, two crosses (zero accurate), two interceptions and three clearances in the last four matches, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Paz - Fires three shtos against Roma Paz created one scoring chance and had three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 1-0 defeat against Roma.

Impact Paz co-led his team in attempts but lacked precision and was rarely dangerous. He has taken at least one shot in every fixture, piling up 53 (20 on target). He has launched one or more crosses in the last nine rounds, accumulating 20 (four accurate) and adding 12 key passes, nine corners, two goals and two assists in that stretch.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maximo Perrone - Will return versus Lecce Perrone served a one-game suspension in Monday's 1-0 defeat against Roma.

Impact Perrone will return in December 28's match versus Lecce and most likely start over either Maxence Caqueret or Lucas Da Cunha. He has tallied at least one key pass in his last three showings, totaling eight and posting two assists, three tackles (all won) and two shots (two on target) over that span.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Butez - Beaten once in Roma clash Butez registered three saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-0 defeat to Roma.

Impact Butez did what he could on a few menacing shots, but Wesley hit the net with a surgical strike in the bottom corner. He has blanked the opponents thrice in the last six matches, surrendering six goals and making 22 saves. Como will visit Lecce on December 27 in their next match.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Addai - Bows out early versus Roma Addai recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in 65 minutes before leaving Monday's game against Roma because of a potential thigh issue, Gianluca Di Marzio reporte...

Impact Addai had a run-of-the-mill showing and appeared to hurt himself while trying to tackle an opponent. He was taken out after receiving some medical attention. He's set for tests. Como will return on the pitch against Lecce on December 27. With Assane Diao unavailable, either due to an injury or because he'll leave for AFCON, Jesus Rodriguez, Martin Baturina and Mergim Vojvoda could enjoy an uptick of minutes on the wings.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assane Diao - Hurt in Roma tilt Diao had one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created before exiting Monday's match against Roma at the 37th minute due to a possible thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport inform...

Impact Diao drew his first start in a while as he recently returned from a similar problem and was pretty active, but he experienced some discomfort after a long sprint and was unable to continue. He was set to depart for AFCON after this game, but his status for the competition will hinge on the upcoming test results. Tasos Douvikas replaced him in this one, as Como started without a pure striker.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Roberto - Missing for Roma match Roberto (thigh) hasn't been selected for Monday's fixture versus Roma.

Impact Roberto had been targeting this game for his return, as per the gaffer, but he'll be held out as he's not 100 percent yet. He'll have two weeks to complete his recovery ahead of the next game versus Lecce. Como will have just two holding midfielders for this one since Maximo Perrone is suspended. Martin Baturina and youngster Andrea Le Borgne will deputize Lucas Da Cunha and Maxence Caqueret.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Will miss significant time Morata has been diagnosed with a high-grade strain of the adductor longus in his right thigh, Como announced.

Impact Morata will be sidelined for at least six to eight weeks and potentially more, depending on how the rehab goes and how much time he'll need to work on his conditioning after being medically cleared. Tasos Douvikas will lead the line in the next matches, with Alberto Cerri as his deputy.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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