Serie A Week 3 official line-ups: Genoa vs Como
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Official starting line-ups have been confirmed for the Serie A Week 3 fixture between Genoa and Como.
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Attributed to original sourceComo try to build on beating Napoli with this trip to a Genoa side in crisis, as Nico Paz and Trevoh Chalobah start, with new buys Moise Kean and Robert Sanchez on the bench.
It kicks off at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris , also commonly known as Marassi, at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).
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NAPLES, ITALY – AUGUST 30: Cesc Fabregas, Manager of Como, reacts during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Como 1907 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on August 30, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) The Lariani are no longer a surprise outfit after qualifying for the Champions League, and despite an opening day draw with Udinese, they roared back into life with a 2-1 victory away to Napoli.
Coach Cesc Fabregas sticks with largely the same line-up, missing only long-term injury Jayden Addai, with deadline day signings Kean and Chelsea goalkeeper Sanchez on the bench.
That means Jean Butez keeps the gloves for now, with Chalobah, Yan Couto the only summer arrivals in the starting XI, as Maxi Perrone takes over from Luis Milla.
Nico Paz, Assane Diao and Baturina support Tasos Douvikas upfront.
UDINE, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Trevoh Chalobah of Como reacts at the end of the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and Como 1907 at Stadio Friuli on August 22, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images) Genoa have had a dismal start to the season under coach Daniele De Rossi, losing to both Napoli and Lazio without yet managing to score a single goal.
Lorenzo Venturino, Joi Nuredini, Hamed Traore and Elias Havel are still on the treatment table, but Franz-Ethan Meichtry made an impressive debut as a substitute against Lazio and is pushing for full fitness.
Late signings Milutin Osmajic and Djibril Sow get their first starts, with Robinho Junior and Stephan El Shaarawy on the bench.
GENOA, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Daniele De Rossi, Head Coach of Genoa, before the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on August 22, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images) Genoa vs. Como line-ups Genoa: Bijlow; Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vasquez; Sabelli, Sow, Frendrup, Baldanzi, Ellertsson; Colombo, Osmajic
Como: Butez; Couto, Ramon, Chalobah, Valle; Perrone, Da Cunha; Diao, Nico Paz, Baturina; Douvikas
04-09-2026 19:45
MatchDay 3
Stadio Luigi Ferraris
Genoa
Como
vs
Season Analytics
Genoa
Positions
Como
SEASON TOTAL GEN HOME 0 0 1 0 0 2 Last matches 30-08-2026
Lazio
L
1 - 0
22-08-2026
Napoli
L
0 - 2
22-08-2026
Napoli
L
0 - 2
16 8 Position SEASON TOTAL COM AWAY 1 1 0 1 1 0 Last matches
1 - 2
W
Napoli
30-08-2026
1 - 1
D
Udinese
22-08-2026
1 - 2
W
Napoli
30-08-2026
1 - 1
D
Udinese
22-08-2026
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What happened
The official starting eleven for both Genoa and Como have been released ahead of their Serie A Week 3 encounter. This early-season clash sees both clubs looking to build momentum, with Como newly promoted and seeking to establish themselves in the top flight while Genoa aim to solidify their position. The confirmed line-ups give clarity on tactical approaches and key player availability for both sides ahead of kick-off.
Chance analysis
Line-up confirmations for a Week 3 fixture carry real weight at this stage of the season, when managers are still calibrating their preferred systems and rotation patterns. Como's team selection offers an early read on how they intend to approach top-flight football, while Genoa's choices reveal whether the coach is leaning toward caution or ambition against a newly promoted side. For fans and analysts tracking both clubs, these line-ups are the first concrete signal of intent before the match begins.
Both teams' tactical setups and player availability are now confirmed, removing lineup uncertainty for this Week 3 fixture.