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

ROME, ITALY - DECEMBER 15: Maxence Caqueret of Como 1907 is put under pressure by Bryan Cristante of AS Roma during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Como 1907 at Stadio Olimpico on December 15, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

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

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.

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.

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.