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Serie A Preview: Como vs Milan – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

January 15, 2026 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Como, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026 Leave a comment

Serie A title hopefuls Milan head to Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia to take on European-chasing Como in a high-stakes clash. Thursday’s all-Lombard showdown could have a significant impact on the visitors’ pursuit of a landmark 20th Scudetto.

Cesc Fabregas had the chance to succeed Simone Inzaghi on the Inter bench, but that ship has likely sailed for good.

Como Boss Fabregas to Wait for Big-Time Openings

December 8, 2025 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Como, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Cesc Fabregas had the chance to succeed Simone Inzaghi on the Inter bench, but that ship has likely sailed for good, considering Christian Chivu’s satisfactory start. President Giuseppe Marotta recently said that the gaffer would remain in charge for years.

Serie A Preview: Inter vs Como – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

December 6, 2025 Marko Vrakela Como, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Last season’s Serie A runners-up Inter resume their Scudetto pursuit on Saturday evening, as they take on Como at San Siro. Despite the home side’s pre-match favoritism, the visitors arrive in Milan in high spirits, looking to cement their European credentials.

Serie A Preview: Napoli vs Como – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

November 1, 2025 Marko Vrakela Como, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Napoli continue their Serie A title defense at home as they take on early-season surprise package Como on Saturday evening. Stadio Diego Armando Maradona forms the backdrop for only the third top-flight meeting between the sides in the 21st century.

Juventus are waiting for Antonio Conte to part ways with Napoli in an amicable fashion before lodging their offer.

Serie A 2025/26 Predictions: Who Will Claim the Scudetto?

August 13, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Como, Cremonese, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Lecce, Napoli, Parma, Pisa, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tactical Trends, Udinese

Napoli pulled off an epic surprise in the 2024/25 Serie A season, beating defending champions Inter to the title in a photo finish. Antonio Conte returned to haunt his former club, showcasing why many regard him as Italy's finest manager.

The most surprising aspect of the coaching change at Inter wasn’t that Inzaghi went to Al-Hilal but the brass' unpreparedness.

Hiring Chivu a Somewhat Calculated Risk for Inter

June 13, 2025 Enrico Passarella Como, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tactical Trends

The most surprising aspect of the rather sudden coaching change at Inter wasn’t that Simone Inzaghi actually gave in to the Al-Hilal courtship when the exodus from Europe to the Saudi Pro League but rather that the front office didn’t have a replacement in hand.

Inter didn’t manage to persuade Como to let Cesc Fabregas go and will turn to Christian Chivu to succeed Simone Inzaghi in their dugout.

Inter Choose Chivu After Getting Rebuffed by Como

June 5, 2025 Enrico Passarella Como, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Inter didn’t manage to persuade Como to let Cesc Fabregas go and will turn to Christian Chivu to succeed Simone Inzaghi in their dugout. He has limited coaching experience in Serie A but is very familiar with the team since he's a former player and youth coach.