Como midfielder Nico Paz was taken to hospital for assessment following a head injury sustained during a match, but has since been discharged with positive test results, according to manager Cesc Fabregas. The update was provided by Fabregas in his post-match press conference following Como's 2-0 Serie A victory over Genoa on Saturday. Sky Italy reported that a CT scan came back negative and Paz is now returning to Como with the rest of the squad.
Fabregas addressed the situation when asked about the player's condition after the match. "Nico is well. He is in hospital and they are evaluating him. He is better, he couldn't see well," the Como coach stated. He emphasized the need for the team to adapt, adding, "We must, however, know how to find many solutions." The specific match or training incident that led to the injury was not detailed in the manager's comments.
The news comes on a positive night for Como, who secured a crucial away win at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Fabregas praised his young squad's character in bouncing back from a painful Coppa Italia semi-final defeat to Inter earlier in the week. The victory helps solidify Como's position in the upper half of the Serie A table as they continue a impressive season under the former Spanish international's guidance.
Nico Paz, the 21-year-old Argentine midfielder, is a key figure in Fabregas's project at Como. Originally on the books at Real Madrid, Paz joined the Italian club last summer and has become an integral part of their midfield, known for his technical quality and vision. His availability for Como's next match, against Napoli, will likely be assessed in the coming days following this medical scare.
Fabregas also used his press conference to discuss the broader context of his team's development, highlighting the youth of the squad with an average age of 24. He reiterated that the season's objective was to improve on last year's performance, a target they have already surpassed with twelve more points and a deep cup run. The manager confirmed he would be watching the concurrent fixture between AC Milan and Juventus, simply stating, "I will watch Milan-Juve because I like football even if we were in Serie Z."
