Como vs Manchester United predictions: Pressure may continue to rise on Red Devils
Aaron Ashley
Como have lost only two of their last 13 at home and defeated Leipzig 4-1 on matchday one
Sunday's 1-1 draw at Leeds extended Manchester United's winless run to six games
Como's Nico Paz has five goals and five assists in 12 appearances for club and country this season
The pressure is growing on Manchester United manager Michael Carrick following just two wins in 10 matches this season and another tough test awaits at Como, who continue to impress under the guidance of Cesc Fabregas.
Key Stats
Manchester United have won only two of their 10 matches this season
The Red Devils have failed to win any of their five away games this term
Como have lost only two of their last 13 at home
Both teams have scored in four of Manchester United's last five fixtures
United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been booked in three of his last four starts for club and country
Como's Nico Paz has scored or assisted in seven of his last ten matches for club and country
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Team News
Assane Diao has been ruled out and looks set to be joined on the sidelines by striker Moise Kean, who has missed Como's last three matches due to injury.
Former Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah limped off after 14 minutes in the weekend win at Fiorentina and is unlikely to feature.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez was forced off in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Leeds and is a doubt, as is Ayden Heaven.
Leny Yoro is suspended and Patrick Dorgu, Benjamin Sesko, Manuel Ugarte, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo are all likely to miss out.
Need to know
Carrick got the Manchester United job full-time after sealing their Champions League return, but their only two wins in 10 games this season have come against Azerbaijani minnows Sabah in the Champions League and promoted Ipswich in the Premier League.
The heat is on for Carrick, but it is a different story for Como manager Fabregas, who has taken them from Serie B to the Champions League in just three seasons and is regularly linked with some of Europe's biggest jobs.
Prediction
With star man Bruno Fernandes failing to hit last season's heights, Manchester United are proving extremely vulnerable and a depleted defence will not help their cause at Como.
Como outclassed Leipzig 4-1 at home on matchday one and they should fancy their chances against the Red Devils, whose only two wins in 10 attempts have come in clashes with Sabah and Ipswich.
Nico Paz is Como's star man, having already registered four goal contributions in seven league outings this term.
The 22-year-old scored in all three of Argentina's matches during the October international break and assisted two of the second-half goals in a 4-1 rout of Leipzig in their first Champions League home game.
Finally, look for Bryan Mbeumo to have one or more shots on target, having had a team-high 10 efforts on goal in the Premier League.
