Cremonese decimated by stomach virus ahead of must win game | OneFootball

Jamie Vardy’s Cremonese have a must-win match tonight against Como as they try to avoid relegation, but a stomach virus is sweeping through the squad.

It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog.

UDINE, ITALY – MAY 17: Cremonese manager Marco Giampaolo reacts during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and US Cremonese at Stadio Friuli on May 17, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

This is the final round of the season, and Cremonese know that even a victory might not be enough to guarantee their Serie A safety, as Lecce go into the weekend one point clear of the relegation zone.

To make matters worse, they are up against a Como side who are still chasing Champions League qualification.

Coach Marco Giampaolo couldn’t believe his bad luck when preparation for this last match was ruined by a stomach virus that swept through the squad.

It ruled out Warren Bondo, Martin Payero, Faris Moumbagna and Mikayil Faye.

On top of that, Antonio Sanabria has been added to the list of injury absentees along with Federico Baschirotto.

Audero, Silvestri, Nava; Luperto, Bianchetti, Ceccherini, Terracciano, Vigliati, Folino; Thorsby, Pezzella, Barbieri, Zerbin, Collocolo, Lottici Tessadri, Floriani Mussolini, Vandeputte, Maleh, Grassi; Djuric, Vardy, Okereke, Bonazzoli