Nico Paz taken to hospital after worrying head injury during Genoa 0-2 Como | OneFootball

Cesc Fabregas confirmed that Como star Nico Paz was taken to hospital after a head injury during the 2-0 win away to Genoa. ‘He couldn’t see properly.’

The Argentina international was in the starting XI at Marassi and playing very well in the afternoon Serie A Week 34 kick-off.

However, he had a clash of heads with Genoa defender Marcandalli during the first half, then went over several times to the touchline and told the medical staff he was struggling to see properly out of one eye.

Nico Paz struggling with head injury

GENOA, ITALY – APRIL 26: Nicolas Paz of Como (left) and Alessandro Marcandalli of Genoa lie on the pitch after suffering an injury during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Como 1907 at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

According to the DAZN Italia touchline reporters, Nico Paz said that he saw red when glancing out of the side of one eye.

With this in mind, he was substituted at half-time by Maxence Caqueret, and taken to hospital in Genoa for tests.

“Nico is doing better, he is in hospital and they are evaluating him there,” confirmed coach Fabregas in a press conference.

“He was struggling to see properly. In any case, it is important for us to be able to find many different solutions from the team.”

Sky Sport Italia now confirm Nico Paz has been released after tests showed no issues and is returning to Como with the team.

GENOA, ITALY – APRIL 26: Cesc Fabregas, head coach of Como, looks on prior to kick-off in the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Como 1907 at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Nico Paz has scored 13 goals with eight assists in 38 competitive matches for Como so far this season.

Real Madrid retain a buy-back option on the 21-year-old that is worth €9m, and multiple reports confirm they fully intend to use it.