Feyenoord warns of Nico Paz's impact in League duel against Como

On Wednesday evening, Feyenoord will face Como 1907 at De Kuip in a first Champions League duel. The Argentine midfielder Nico Paz, who is seen as a star player for the Italian club, praised coach Cesc Fabregas and emphasized his role in the preparation.

Who is Nico Paz?

Nico Paz is described by Como as the ‘new Argentine number ten’. He arrived as a young player from Real Madrid’s reserve team to Serie A and has learned a lot since then, according to Paz at UEFA.

Fabregas’ influence

Paz stated: “He basically taught me everything. He believed in me and brought me here. From day one he let me play the way I wanted and gave me a lot of freedom.” He thanks Fabregas for his development as a player and as a person.

Como aim to confirm the 4-1 European win over Feyenoord at De Kuip

Como’s first Champions League experience

For Como this is the first participation in the Champions League. Paz described the moment the Champions League anthem sounded as “great” and called the victory over RB Leipzig (4‑1) a huge boost for the team.

Outlook for Feyenoord

Paz warned: “We are facing increasingly stronger opponents and there are tough matches awaiting us in the Champions League. We must keep growing to be able to meet those teams.” He believes that the team, if everyone gives their best, will perform well.

Upcoming confrontation

The duel between Feyenoord and Como is the first step for both clubs before they meet, among others, Manchester United, Paris Saint‑Germain and FC Barcelona in the Champions League.