Como’s Nico Paz Taken to Hospital After Head Injury in Serie A Match Against Genoa

Como 1907 midfielder Nico Paz was taken to hospital for further evaluation after suffering a head injury during his side’s Serie A clash with Genoa on April 26, 2026. The incident occurred in the 34th minute of the match at Stadio Luigi Ferraris when Paz collided with Genoa defender Mattia Bani while attempting to head the ball. Both players fell to the ground, and medical staff immediately attended to Paz on the pitch.

After receiving initial treatment, Paz was able to walk off the field with assistance but was subsequently transported to San Martino Hospital in Genoa for precautionary scans and observation. Como’s medical staff confirmed he remained conscious throughout the incident and showed no immediate signs of serious complications, but club protocol requires hospital assessment for any head trauma.

The match was temporarily halted for approximately eight minutes while Paz received care. Genoa went on to win the game 2-1, with goals from Fabio Miretti and Gianluca Scamacca, while Paz’s teammate Gabriele Zappa scored Como’s lone goal before being substituted shortly after the incident.

Como 1907 released an official statement via their website and social media channels, stating: “Nico Paz is currently undergoing medical evaluation at San Martino Hospital. He is in stable condition and communicating with medical staff. We will provide further updates as soon as more information is available.” The club emphasized that Paz’s health and safety are the top priority.

Head injury protocols in Serie A, established by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) in consultation with UEFA medical guidelines, mandate immediate removal from play and hospital assessment for any player showing signs of concussion or head trauma, regardless of initial symptom presentation. These measures were strengthened following several high-profile incidents in European football over the past decade.

Paz, who joined Como from Real Madrid Castilla in the summer of 2025, has made 28 appearances for the Lombardian club this season, scoring four goals and providing three assists. The 20-year-old Argentine international has been a key player in Como’s push to avoid relegation from Serie A.

As of the latest update from Como’s medical team, Paz is resting comfortably at the hospital and undergoing standard neurological monitoring. No timetable has been set for his return to training or match play, pending the results of his evaluation and clearance by independent neurologists.