# Como vs Man Utd: kick-off time and how to watch

> Manchester United travel to Como for a Champions League match on Wednesday as Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure and defensive injuries.
- Title: Como vs Man Utd: kick-off time and how to watch · TechRadar
- Summary: Manchester United travel to Como for a Champions League match on Wednesday as Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure and defensive injuries. Manchester…
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- Published: 2026-10-21T14:00:00+00:00
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## United travel to Como
Manchester United face Como in the Champions League on Wednesday, October twenty-first at twelve forty-five pm ET, five forty-five pm BST at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
## Carrick under pressure
Michael Carrick takes his side to Italy under increasing pressure to deliver a win after United's winless run extended to six games in all competitions.
## Como's historic moment
Como sit fifth in Serie A and are in major continental competition for the first time in history, less than twenty years since they were in the fifth tier.
## Fabregas leads Como
Cesc Fabregas, the former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder, is in charge of Como's maiden tournament appearance after taking interim charge in Serie B.
## United's defensive crisis
Carrick faces a major defensive headache with Leny Yoro suspended and Ayden Heaven, Luke Shaw and Lisandro Martinez all injury doubts. Matthijs de Ligt starts his first game in eleven months.
## De Ligt's apology
Matthijs de Ligt has apologized for his scathing attack on club suits after the two-nil Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid and went off at half-time against Leeds.
## United's attacking hope
Carrick will look to Bryan Mbeumo and captain Bruno Fernandes, who have seven goals between them in all competitions this term, for a much-needed win.
## How to watch worldwide
The match is free on Virgin Media Play in Ireland.In the US it is on Paramount Plus.In the UK it is on TNT Sports two.In Australia it is on Stan Sport.
## Key takeaway

Manchester United play Como in the Champions League on Wednesday, October twenty-first at twelve forty-five pm ET, with Carrick dealing with injuries to key defenders.