Como has lost its last two Serie A matches against Bologna and Atalanta, once again finding itself caught in the whirlwind of the relegation battle. In Round 24 of Serie A, they are set to face none other than Juventus (22.45), who are seeking continuity.The Bianconeri secured a victory against Empoli last weekend and are aiming for back-to-back league wins at the Sinigaglia Stadium—something they haven’t achieved in over three months. The last time Thiago Motta’s team won two consecutive league matches was in early November.📆 ꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ ꜰᴏᴏᴛʙᴀʟʟ🇮🇹 @SerieA_EN🆚 @Como_1907🏞️ Como⏰ 20:45 CET📲 #ComoJuve pic.twitter.com/VPH2mJytgx— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) February 7, 2025 Como’s coach, Cesc Fabregas, noted that since he arrived, the club’s management has consistently brought in several new players on the final day of the transfer window. Last July, seven players arrived, and the same happened this winter.Among the newcomers, goalkeeper Jean Butez has already relegated the experienced Pepe Reina to the bench. Alex Valle and Assane Diao are expected to start, while Jonathan Ikone, Anastasios Douvikas, and Maxence Caqueret are competing for a place in the starting lineup alongside Gabriel Strefezza, Patrick Cutrone, and Lucas Da Cunha.Fiorentina’s victory over Inter has added more pressure on Juventus’ coach and players, as the fight for fourth place and a Champions League spot is becoming increasingly uncertain and demanding.Kean’s double sinks InterAt his press conference ahead of tonight’s match, Thiago Motta highly praised Dusan Vlahovic, but that won’t save the Serbian striker from his fourth consecutive Serie A start on the bench.Juventus’ coach is placing his faith in Kolo Muani, who has benefited from luck more than brilliance in his early Serie A appearances. However, goals are what count, especially for strikers, and in that regard, the Frenchman has started well.❗️Randal Kolo Muani is set to start from the beginning with Dušan Vlahović on bench against Como. — @romeoagresti pic.twitter.com/s8WAVZqUDR— Forza Juventus (@ForzaJuveEN) February 7, 2025 Thiago Motta’s only dilemma is whether to play Nico Gonzalez or Kenan Yildiz in the attacking midfield role behind Kolo Muani. Weston McKennie and Teun Koopmeiners are also in contention. If the Dutchman gets the nod, he will partner Manuel Locatelli in midfield, alongside Khephren Thuram. Otherwise, Koopmeiners will start next to Locatelli.Motta will once again entrust the right-back role to George Weah, as Andrea Cambiaso and Pierre Kalulu remain injured. Renato Veiga and Federico Gatti will form the center-back pairing.Como has a longer list of unavailable players, but their absence is unlikely to be felt due to the seven new arrivals in the just-concluded transfer window. Cesc Fabregas will be without Marc Kempf, Sergi Roberto, Ivan Azon, Alessandro Gabrielloni, Alberto Moreno, and Mergim Vojvoda due to injuries, while Alieu Fadera is suspended.⚔️✨ Once battling in midfield against each other, now on the sidelines… Tonight, Cesc Fabregas will take on Thiago Motta as it’s Como vs Juventus in Serie A. 🔜 pic.twitter.com/Xpi3y5S7TO— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) February 7, 2025 Juventus has not lost to Como in over seven decades. The Lombard club’s last victory over the Bianconeri dates back to 1952. Since then, Juventus has recorded 13 wins and nine draws.Kolo Muani will attempt to become the first Juventus player since Roberto Baggio to score in his first three appearances for the club. To be fair, “Il Divin Codino” found the net in his first four matches for Juventus back in 1990.SERIE A – MATCHDAYFriday 22.45: (3.90) Como (3.40) Juventus (2.00)Saturday 17.00: (6.25) Verona (4.10) Atalanta (1.60)20.00: (5.60) Empoli (3.70) Milan (1.65)22.45: (2.30) Torino (3.20) Genoa (3.60)Sunday 14.30: (5.10) Venezia (3.60) Roma (1.73)17.00: (1.95) Cagliari (3.60) Parma (4.20)17.00: (1.37) Lazio (4.80) Monza (9.00)20.00: (4.10) Lecce (3.40) Bologna (1.95)22.45: (1.43) Napoli (4.40) Udinese (8.00)Monday 22.45: (1.47) Inter (4.30) Fiorentina (7.00)***odds are subject to change***
