Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterManchester Uniteds trip to Italy in the Champions League, to face the Cesc Fabregas-led Como, is in danger of postponement.In the 24 hours before kick-off, over 6cm of rain has been forecast. The match is set to be played this Wednesday evening.As a result, the Italian Air Force National Meteorological Service has issued a severe weather warning, indicating the potential for thunderstorms.Will Manchester United vs Como be postponed?The match is still slated to proceed as planned in the 13,600 capacity Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia; however, the forecast in Italy is complicating matters. Only one stand at Comos stadium is covered.Rain isnt enough to worry Red Devils boss Michael Carrick, who downplayed talks of the weather causing an issue for his side in the Champions League. You may like How Champions League debutants Como pulled off 90-day stadium miracle to avoid 200km commute Manchester United risk huge managerial misstep amid Antonio Conte u-turn: report Watch Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United: Free Streams No, nothing immediate from me, claimed the Englishman, when asked whether he is concerned. Were used to the rain. Well make the most of it.UEFAs protocol in the event of a postponement is outlined in Article 27 of the 2026/27 regulations, with Manchester United likely to face Como the following day.Never miss a kick-off!Sign up for our free live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest matches, their kick-off times, channels and streamsContact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The regulations read: "If, on the day of a match, it is decided that the match cannot begin as planned or cannot be completed, the full match or the remaining minutes shall, in principle, be played the following day.This is without prejudice to any potential disciplinary measures. To this end, the home clubs must make all necessary arrangements to ensure that the required facilities are available and can be used."While playing on Thursday is only guidance, not requirement, that potential schedule would benefit Manchester United more so than Como. What to read next How to watch Manchester United vs Sabah: Live Streams Cesc Fabregas' Champions Lake: 1907 Como play in the UCL for the first time How to watch Manchester United vs PSG: Live stream details The Red Devils following game arrives against Bournemouth on Sunday, while Cesc Fabregas men will clash with Sassuolo earlier, on Saturday.With the Red Devils having been bounced out of the Carabao Cup by Brighton in September, they would be available to play next midweek; however, Como will face Torino on Tuesday.Manchester United have been in dire form; their last clash in Europe, versus Atletico Madrid, ended in flames after Lisandro Martinez, whose future at the club is dangerously uncertain, publicly slammed the clubs hierarchy.Amid a string of torrid results, Carrick is now at greater risk of being sacked than any of his fellow 19 Premier League managers, but the Englishman confessed he is staying calm ahead of battling Como."I don't need any reassurance, claimed Carrick. "It's pretty clear. 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.TOPICSManchester UnitedComoKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
