Tasos Douvikas, fresh off scoring on his Champions League debut, isn’t in Como’s starting XI tonight for their massive away clash against Feyenoord. This is a huge curveball for a historic match as Como plays its first ever away fixture in a UEFA tournament, especially with over 1,000 dedicated Como fans making the trip to Rotterdam to back them up.
Douvikas’s Dutch Return and a Familiar Foe
This game marks a real homecoming for Douvikas, who absolutely tore it up in Dutch football. He was the Eredivisie top scorer for Utrecht in 2022-23, banging in 19 goals across 32 games. No wonder he told Sky Sport Italia he’s “very happy to be back in the Netherlands” and cherishes “very nice memories from the past with Utrecht, two very nice seasons here.” The only wrinkle? He’s never found the net against Feyenoord. Tonight, that’s not even a possibility from the jump, with Nico Paz stepping into a False 9 role and Moise Kean out with an injury. It’s a huge shift in strategy for Como.
History in the Making, Backed by the Faithful
This isn’t just another game for Como; it’s genuinely history in the making. Their supporters know it, too, which is why more than a thousand of them have traveled to Rotterdam for this monumental first away game in a UEFA tournament. You gotta respect that kind of dedication! Douvikas definitely feels that energy, saying, “We’re very happy that our fans are here, we feel their support, and today we will do everything to make them happy with three points.” The pressure is absolutely on to deliver for those traveling fans, even with a surprise lineup.
The Champions League Challenge
Douvikas knows the stakes, no doubt about it. He lit up the scoreboard in Como’s 4-1 Champions League victory over RB Leipzig earlier this season, showing he can deliver on the big stage. “The Champions League is something special, we are all very excited to be part of this year’s tournament,” he said. “We started with a win, which we all wanted, but this is another challenge and we have to be ready.” Ready they must be, because taking on Feyenoord at the De Kuip Stadion in Rotterdam is no small task. The game kicks off at 18.45 CEST. Como is pushing for those three points, and they’ll need everyone, on or off the pitch, to step up.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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