Como Disrespected Despite Champions League Win

Como made history with a 4-1 Champions League win, yet critics still question their place in Italian football.

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What happened. Como secured a 4-1 Champions League victory over RB Leipzig in their first-ever game in the competition. Despite this, some fans and pundits in Italy continue to criticise the club, arguing their project doesn't belong in Serie A or Italian football because it lacks Italian players.

• Football Italia writer Giancarlo Rinaldi argued on the Football Italia Show that Como have been unfairly disrespected.
• The show also discussed Roberto Mancini's potential Italy squad for the upcoming international break.
• Nicolò Tresoldi is unlikely to be included as he has asked for more time to decide between Germany and Italy.

The discussion highlights ongoing debates about club identity and national team selection ahead of Italy's next matches.

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