Como director Ludi says side want to prove themselves rivals of Roma ahead of Sunday clash

Como sporting director Carlalberto Ludi has outlined his side's approach to Sunday's match against Roma, scheduled for 11 October at 12:30. Ludi told Sky Sport that the fixture will be "a stimulating match, extremely difficult, against one of the strongest teams in the league". He emphasised Como's ambition to compete seriously and demonstrate they can challenge Roma at the highest level. "We want to confront them in a serious way to prove we are their rivals," Ludi said. "We aim to be competitive and to manage our physical and mental energy as best we can ahead of the many commitments ahead. I am confident that we will be ready." Como's focus is on maintaining intensity across a congested fixture calendar while preparing a competitive challenge to one of Serie A's leading contenders.

Como sporting director Carlarberto Ludi has declared his side's ambition to demonstrate they can compete with Roma ahead of their match on Sunday at 12:30. Ludi told Sky Sport that Como will approach the fixture as a serious test against one of Serie A's strongest teams. "It will undoubtedly be a stimulating match, extremely difficult against one of the strongest teams in the championship," he said. "We want to face them seriously to show we are their rivals. We want to be competitive and manage our physical and mental energy for the many commitments ahead. I am confident we will be ready."

Como–Roma will feature a clash between Paulo Dybala and Nico Paz, two Argentine stars of Serie A. The match pits the experienced Dybala against the younger Paz in a contest that extends beyond the pitch itself, representing a generational encounter between the two playmakers.