Como manager Cesc Fabregas benched star talent Nico Paz for the match against Lecce as a disciplinary measure after the youngster arrived late for a scheduled team meal.
Cesc Fabregas sent a firm message to his squad by dropping Nico Paz from the starting lineup against Lecce.
The Real Madrid product, who was expected to return following a suspension, reportedly irritated the coach by turning up late to a pre-match team dinner.
Fabregas initially remained tight-lipped about the benching, stating before kick-off, “it was simply a choice that I made.”
Despite the disciplinary action, Paz was eventually introduced as a second-half substitute during Como’s 3-1 comeback victory.
The decision to bench the Argentine was intended to reinforce discipline ahead of Tuesday’s crucial Coppa Italia semi-final against Inter Milan.
By integrating him later in the game, Fabregas signaled that the youngster had been forgiven after receiving an initial warning regarding professional standards.