Serie A side Como could be forced to play their home matches elsewhere if they qualify for European competition. The club secured a place in the Conference League next season after beating Hellas Verona on Sunday.
Guided by former Arsenal and Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas, Como have enjoyed a remarkable campaign. However, their Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium, which sits on the shores of Lake Como and has been dubbed the 'world's most beautiful stadium', falls short of UEFA requirements.
UEFA inspectors visited the ground in April and highlighted concerns over the temporary scaffold curve housing the club's ultras. Regulations state that stands must be fixed to a load-bearing foundation and may not contain scaffolding structures. The pitch also needs widening from 66 metres to 68 metres, and a two-metre buffer must be created between the touchline and advertising boards.
Club president Mirwan Suwaso has backing from Como's mayor to build a permanent stand this summer. An agreement with local residents, worried about increased traffic, must also be reached. If the work is not completed in time, Como will need an alternative ground.
Potential venues include Sassuolo's Mapei Stadium, 150 miles away, and Udinese's Bluenergy Stadium. The San Siro is unavailable due to scheduling conflicts with AC Milan and Inter Milan.
