Como vs Manchester United postponement looms as severe weather warning hits Italy

Manchester United’s Champions League fixture at Como’s Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Wednesday evening is at risk of postponement after the Italian Air Force National Meteorological Service issued a severe weather warning, with more than 6cm of rain forecast in the 24 hours before kick-off.

The 13,600-capacity ground presents particular concerns given that only one of its stands is covered, leaving the pitch vulnerable to waterlogging. The match is still scheduled to proceed as planned, but the forecast continues to complicate preparations for both clubs.

United manager Michael Carrick played down the threat when asked about the conditions. “No, nothing immediate from me,” he said. “We’re used to the rain. We’ll make the most of it.”

Should UEFA decide a postponement is necessary, Article 27 of the 2026/27 regulations provides the framework. The rules state that if a match cannot begin or be completed as planned, “the full match — or the remaining minutes — shall, in principle, be played the following day,” with the home club required to ensure facilities remain available.

A Thursday rescheduling would favour United over Como in terms of fixture congestion. Carrick’s side next face Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday, whereas Como host Sassuolo on Saturday. Should the game slip further, United have midweek availability after being eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Brighton in September, while Como face Torino the following Tuesday.

The weather uncertainty arrives at a difficult moment for United. Their last European outing, a defeat to Atlético Madrid, was overshadowed by Lisandro Martínez publicly criticising the club’s hierarchy, with the Argentine defender’s future at Old Trafford now in serious doubt.

Carrick himself is under mounting pressure following a run of poor results that has left him among the most vulnerable managers in the Premier League. The 43-year-old, however, insisted he needs no reassurance from above.

“It’s pretty clear,” Carrick said. “I know the role, I know my responsibilities. I don’t need anyone else to tell me that or tell me when it’s going well or when it needs to be better. I know that myself.”