Frosinone welcome Como to the Stirpe on Sunday afternoon with both sides carrying momentum into Serie A’s fifth round. Massimiliano Alvini’s team have put together three unbeaten matches, collecting two victories and a draw, while Cesc Fabregas arrives in Lazio aiming to extend Como’s winning run to four.
Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 on Sunday 20 September, with Daniele Chiffi of Padua appointed as referee. It is a meeting that offers each club a chance to give greater weight to its early-season work: Frosinone seeking another steady step after an encouraging sequence, Como looking to confirm that their recent results can become a more lasting habit.
Alvini’s selection and absences
Frosinone are expected to begin in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Palmisani in goal. Oyono, Calvani, Monterisi and Bracaglia should form the defensive line, while Calò and Masini are set to operate in midfield.
Ghedjemis, Schmid and Kvernadze are expected behind centre-forward Raimondo. Alvini will be without Grillitsch and Terzic.
- Frosinone probable XI: Palmisani; Oyono, Calvani, Monterisi, Bracaglia; Calò, Masini; Ghedjemis, Schmid, Kvernadze; Raimondo.
- Available substitutes: Desplanches, Pisseri, Cittadini, Akpoguma, Fayed, Amey, Fini, Cichella, Tchato, El Azzouzi, Hasa, Zerbin, Birligea, Bobcek.
Como chase another victory
Fabregas is also expected to use a 4-2-3-1. Butez should start in goal, protected by Couto, Ramon, Chalobah and Kaiki. Perrone and Da Cunha are set to take the central midfield roles.
Diao, Paz and Baturina are likely to support Douvikas in attack as Como attempt to maintain the rhythm that has brought them three consecutive league wins. Fabregas has no unavailable players, suspensions or players one booking from a ban listed for the fixture.
- Como probable XI: Butez; Couto, Ramon, Chalobah, Kaiki; Perrone, Da Cunha; Diao, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas.
- Available substitutes: Vigorito, Sanchez, Kempf, Valle, Milla, Caqueret, Dossena, Ricci, Rodriguez, Goldaniga, Smolcic, Liberali, Kambwala, Addai, Kean.
How to watch
The match will be shown live exclusively on DAZN for subscribers. The service is available through its smart-TV application, Sky Q, PlayStation, Xbox, Amazon Fire Stick, TIMVISION Box, smartphones, tablets and web-connected devices.
