Martin Baturina was substituted in the 55th minute of Como’s 2-1 victory over Parma in Serie A due to a combination of physical fatigue and flu-like symptoms, according to reports from Italian sports media including La Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttomercatoweb. Despite the early exit, the Croatian midfielder maintained a 92 percent passing accuracy and helped his club secure a climb to second place in the Italian league standings.
Fabregas Responds to Fatigue Following European Commitments
Como manager Cesc Fàbregas opted to pull Baturina just ten minutes into the second half as the home side began losing fluidity in their play. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Fàbregas spotted a dip in energy across his squad and moved swiftly to make a double substitution.
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The heavy competitive load proved demanding for the squad, particularly for Baturina. The midfielder had delivered a standout performance just four days earlier in the Champions League against RB Leipzig, where he contributed both a goal and an assist. Italian outlets noted that Baturina was “short of breath” on the pitch and battling a temperature as lingering effects from a flu-like illness took a toll.
Impressive Output Despite Physical Constraints
Before his withdrawal in the 55th minute, Baturina managed a strong statistical profile against Parma. Records show he completed 92 percent of his passes, created one goalscoring chance, completed two successful dribbles from two attempts, recovered six loose balls, and won two out of three ground duels.
The early substitution fits an ongoing pattern under Fàbregas in Serie A play. Although established as a vital part of Como’s setup, Baturina has yet to complete more than 66 minutes in a domestic league fixture this season. Earlier league outings saw him replaced at halftime against Udinese, in the 58th minute against Napoli, and in the 66th minute against Genoa.
Standings Context and Next Fixtures
The 2-1 victory over Parma lifts Como into second place in the Serie A table after four rounds of matches. Jacobo Ramón opened the scoring for Como in the 23rd minute, and Kaiki added a second in the 83rd minute, before David Romero netted a late consolation goal for Parma in the 92nd minute.
Como will look to manage squad rotation carefully as domestic and European fixtures continue. Fans and analysts can monitor official club channels for further fitness updates on Baturina ahead of their next scheduled league fixture.
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