Cesc Fàbregas takes on a familiar old foe as I Lariani host the Red Devils.
Michael Carrick’s indifferent Manchester United resumes its UEFA Champions League campaign on Wednesday with a tricky test away against a Como team looking to bounce back from its first defeat in this tournament.
United has made its worst start to a domestic league season in 30 years, despite a creditable draw against high-flying Leeds in the English Premier League at the weekend. With just two wins from its first 10 games across all competitions and last Tuesday’s stinging UCL loss to Atlético Madrid still fresh in his players’ minds, Carrick knows a positive result here in Lombardy is vital in order to end the mounting speculation surrounding his position.
Champions League newcomer Como made a bright start in its tournament debut with a convincing 4-1 thrashing of RB Leipzig in Gameweek 1. But things came crashing down to earth with a 3-2 defeat away at Feyenoord. Today’s match pits Como head coach Cesc Fàbregas against a familiar foe, with the former Arsenal and Chelsea star having fought many midfield duels with his opposite number during Carrick’s playing days with West Ham, Spurs and Man United.
Como takes on Manchester United on Wednesday, Oct. m. CEST local time in Italy. m. m. m. BST kickoff in the UK. m. AEDT start on Thursday.
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