Como allowed to make late Champions League squad change hours before Man Utd clash

Como allowed to make late Champions League squad change hours before Man Utd clash Como have been allowed to replace the injured Jesus Rodriguez with Maxence Caqueret in their Champions League squad list, so the Frenchman will be available against Manchester United later today. UEFA has allowed Como to make a late change to their Champions League squad list, which initially didn’t include French midfielder Caqueret. Jesus Rodriguez’s injury allows Como to make Champions League squad change COMO, ITALY – MAY 10: Maxence Caqueret of Como 1907 celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on May 10, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Sky Sport Italia and other Italian sources report that Cesc Fabregas’ side has just received the green light to include him in their squad, replacing Spanish winger Jesus Rodriguez. Rodriguez sustained a muscle injury on Tuesday. Fabregas revealed that the 20-year-old was hurt while kicking the final ball of Tuesday’s training session. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: Jesus Rodriguez of Como Calcio controls the ball during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Como Calcio at Anfield on August 16, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) The injury will keep him on the sidelines for at least two months, allowing Como to request a change to their Champions League squad list. Como filed their request on time on Tuesday, at least 24 hours before the kick-off of their next game, providing documents related to Jesus Rodriguez’s injury and confirming the Spaniard isn’t expected to return before two months. COMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Cesc Fabregas, Manager of Como 1907, looks on during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Parma Calcio at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on September 14, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) This morning, UEFA gave Como the green light to make the change, so Caqueret will be available against Manchester United, likely starting on the bench. Trevoh Chalobah, Assane Diao and Moise Kean are still injured, so Fabregas will have only 16 outfield players available for today’s game against Manchester United.