2026-2027 Serie A: Udinese vs. Como, Probable Lineups

Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday for Udinese vs. Como, a match counting toward the first matchday of Serie A. At the Friuli Stadium, Runjaic’s team—coming off a narrow victory over Padova in the Coppa Italia—is at full strength except for the suspended Kabasele. There’s a lot of interest in the Como side led by Fabregas following their many summer signings; for this first match, the Spanish coach has opted for a mix of proven veterans and new acquisitions.

Udinese features Zaniolo and Davis as the attacking duo, with Vojvoda and Kamara on the wings. The midfield trio consists of Ekkelenkamp, Karlstrom, and Piotrowski.

Como lines up with Douvikas as the center forward, Diao, Nico Paz, and Baturina in the attacking midfield. New signing Liberali will start on the bench. From the 1st minute, Chalobah—fresh off his arrival from Chelsea—will start in defense alongside Ramon, while the other two new faces, Yan Couto and Kaiki, will play on the wings. In midfield, Da Cunha partners with Perrone.

Udinese vs. Como: Probable Lineups
UDINESE (3-5-2): Okoye; Bertola, Palma, Solet; Vojvoda, Ekkelenkamp, Karlstrom, Piotrowski, Kamara; Zaniolo, Davis. Head Coach: Runjaic
COMO (4-2-3-1): Butez; Yan Couto, Chalobah, Ramon, Kaiki; Da Cunha, Perrone; Diao, Nico Paz, Baturina; Douvikas. Head Coach: Fabregas

Here’s what Fabregas said at the pre-match press conference: “This year, we’re starting from scratch. Zero games, zero points. All teams are improving and making moves in the transfer market; we’ll see how things start out. Little by little, we need to get back to who we were last year and try to improve. This is a very special season—we’re competing in three tournaments, something we’ve never done before—and we’ll have to play every three days: there are a lot of unknowns, but no pressure.”