Como and Roma Prepare for Sunday Serie A Meeting
Como welcome Roma on Sunday in Serie A. Como had won three consecutive league matches before a 2-0 defeat to Frosinone, while Roma drew 2-2 with Inter after winning their first four Serie A games. Roma are among the early leaders, and Como will try to bounce back from their recent setback.
Como enter Sunday three points behind Roma. Cesc Fabregas's side won three straight league games after an opening draw at Udinese, then lost 2-0 at Frosinone before the international break. At home, Como have lost only to Inter across their past nine league fixtures there, and they have taken the last three Serie A meetings with Roma in this stadium.
Roma, coached by Gian Piero Gasperini, began with four wins before a 2-2 draw against Inter, where Lautaro Martinez's second-half brace erased Manu Kone's first-half double. They were joint leaders during the break, have scored 14 goals, and bring a five-match away winning streak. Bryan Cristante is their only fitness doubt.
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