Como face delays to Naples: charter fault, late arrival | OneFootball

Longer than expected trip for Como, expected this evening at the Maradona to face Napoli in the tenth round of Serie A. As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Cesc Fàbregas's team had to deal with a technical problem with the charter plane that was supposed to bring the Como delegation to Campania, with the trip delayed by several hours.

Como, troubled journey to Naples: charter malfunction and late night arrival

The aircraft, ready to take off yesterday afternoon, was grounded due to a technical fault that forced the club and staff to wait for a long time at the airport. For a few hours, the possibility of postponing the departure to the next morning was considered, but the problem was finally resolved in the evening.

Only around 10:00 PM did the Como group – consisting of players, coaches, and managers – manage to land in Naples, where they immediately reached the hotel in preparation for today's match.

Schedule respected, but with less rest

The delay did not alter the technical program prepared by Fàbregas, but it inevitably reduced the rest hours for the team. Como, currently one of the surprises of the championship, nonetheless held the usual evening technical meeting to prepare for the match against the Neapolitans.

Sources close to the club report that the atmosphere remains calm, even though the trip turned into an unexpected logistical marathon.

"We arrived late, but focused and ready to play," a member of the technical staff reportedly confided after arriving at the hotel.

Open challenge at the Maradona

Como faces a Napoli in full scudetto contention, but coming off an intense schedule. The Lombard team, which has lost only one match so far, aims to confirm itself as one of the most solid teams in the tournament.

The kickoff at the Diego Armando Maradona is scheduled for 6:00 PM, with the Como team determined to turn a complicated trip into an opportunity for sporting redemption.

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