Impact Pellegrini won't be an option due to yellow-card accumulation, leaving the starter Nuno Tavares as the only alternative at the position considering that Manuel Lazzari (knee) is hurt.
21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
LAZIO 12-3-6 · 4TH IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
12-3-6 · 4TH IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Next Match vs Real Sociedad (H) · Thu 8:00PM
LAZ +130 TOTAL 2.5
Luca Pellegrini - Suspended for UEL tilt Pellegrini will be unavailable Thursday against Real Sociedad as he has picked up three yellow cards.
Samuel Gigot - Out versus Real Sociedad Gigot will miss Thursday's match against Real Sociedad due to yellow-card accumulation.
Impact Gigot won't be involved in the penultimate fixture of the Europa League group stage as he has been booked three times already. Alessio Romagnoli and Mario Gila will team up in the back since Patric (ankle) is missing.
21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Pedro - Comes off the bench against Verona Pedro (thigh) had one inaccurate cross, one corner and three tackles (two won) in 24 minutes in Sunday's 3-0 win over Verona.
Impact Pedro was inserted late after recovering from a thigh injury and wasn't too noticeable. He'll resume rotating with Gustav Isaksen, Boulaye Dia and Mattia Zaccagni with the return of the Europa League. He has tallied five chances created, five crosses (one accurate) and two shots (two on target) in his last four appearances, with one goal and one assist.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Loum Tchaouna - Completes suspension Tchaouna served a one-game disqualification in Sunday's 3-0 win over Venezia.
Impact Tchaouna will likely start in one of the new two matches in short order amid some rotation. He has totaled 10 crosses (two accurate), five chances created, six shots (zero accurate) and five corners in his last five showings (two starts).
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
VERONA-LAZIO 0-3 | HIGHLIGHTS | Lazio Break Into Top 4! | Serie A 2024/25
3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE
Pedro - Poised to return against Verona Pedro (thigh) has logged multiple full training sessions in a row and will be ready to contribute in Sunday's match against Venezia, Tuttomercatoweb reported.
Impact Pedro has overcome a thigh strain that didn't allow him to play in the past three matches and will be an alternative in multiple offensive roles, although he'll likely be eased into action at first. He has scored and assisted once in his last five displays (two starts), logging three shots (two on target), seven key passes, seven crosses (one accurate) and five tackles (two won).
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Lazio eagle trainer barricades himself in training ground after being sacked for explicit photos | Sporting News One of the craziest stories of the season has seen Lazio's eagle trainer barricade himself inside his office after refusing to accept the cl...
JANUARY 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Lazio eagle trainer barricades himself in training ground after being sacked for explicit photos | Sporting News Canada One of the craziest stories of the season has seen Lazio's eagle trainer barricade himself inside his office after refusing to accept the cl...
JANUARY 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Arijon Ibrahimovic - Loaned to Lazio Ibrahimovic completed a loan move to Lazio from Bayern Munich, the club announced.
Impact Ibrahimovic wasn't going to play any sort of significant role with Bayern, and now gets a loan move to Lazio. The attacking midfielder will be back at the end of the 2024/25 campaign. Lazio might not have a substantial role for Ibrahimovic, at least not right away, but he has an easier path to playing time at the very least.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Lazzari - Suffers significant knee injury Lazzari has been diagnosed with an infraction of the apex of his right patella, Lazio announced.
Impact Lazzari is headed for a multi-week absence since he's dealing with some bone damage. Adam Marusic and Elseid Hysaj will fill in at right-back in the next few matches.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Taty Castellanos - Completes suspension Castellanos served a one-match ban in Friday's 1-1 draw with Como.
Impact Castellanos received the standard punishment after seeing red late in the derby with Roma. He'll substitute for either Boulaye Dia or Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in the XI depending on how aggressive the coach wants to be. He has scored twice and logged 22 shots (11 on target), eight chances created and eight crosses (two accurate) in his last five showings.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Mario Gila - Will return against Verona Gila cleared a one-game disqualification in Friday's 1-1 draw with Como.
Impact Gila will be eligible to play against Verona next Sunday and likely start over Samuel Gigot, although the three center-backs will likely rotate in the second half of January due to the Europa League fixtures. He has logged six tackles (five won), nine interceptions and seven clearances in his last five outings, with no clean sheets.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Mattia Zaccagni - Serves suspension Zaccagni completed a one-game ban in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Como.
Impact Zaccagni was sorely missed as Loum Tchaouna didn't have a good performance. He'll resume starting against Verona next Sunday. He has assisted once and added one key pass, 12 crosses (zero accurate) and six corners in his last five displays.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Samuel Gigot - Fills in well against Como Gigot recorded one tackle (one won), six clearances, one block and two interceptions in Friday's 1-1 draw against Como.
Impact Gigot was tasked with replacing Mario Gila (suspension) and turned in a good shift, including a pair of clutch clearances on shots that might have gone in without him. He should be more involved thanks to the upcoming busy schedule and Patric's (ankle) injury. He has recorded three tackles (two won), four interceptions, 11 clearances and two blocks in his last four appearances (two starts).
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Nuno Tavares - Swings in three crosses against Como Tavares (fatigue) drew one foul and had three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in 30 minutes in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Como.
Impact Tavares was managed since he wasn't 100 but was pretty bubbly as he came on while his side tried mustering a late push while in ten men. He'll be back in the XI against Verona if he avoids setbacks. He has notched four chances created, 26 crosses (seven accurate), six corners and six tackles (three won) in the last five fixtures.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Gustav Isaksen - Pedestrian in Como tilt Isaksen registered two shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Friday's 1-1 draw against Como.
Impact Isaksen had a larger role than usual due to several absences in the Lazio attack but didn't really exploit it and left a couple of juicy opportunities on the table. He has totaled nine shots (four on target), one chance created, 13 crosses (two accurate) and four corners in the last five games, without any goal contribution.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Luca Pellegrini - Shows well versus Como Pellegrini won three of three tackles and had four interceptions, four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Como.
Impact Pellegri got the start as Nuno Tavares wasn't 100 percent and put together a strong well-around display, putting up numbers in several categories on both ends. He should play a little more thanks to the return of the Europa League. He has notched nine crosses (two accurate), four tackles (three won), six interceptions and four clearances in his last five displays.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Matteo Guendouzi - Sets up teammate against Como Guendouzi assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), three interceptions and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Como.
Impact Guendouzi recorded his second assist of the season by picking out Boulaye Dia in the box, and his teammate did the rest with a fancy move and shot. He has posted four attempts (one on target), eight key passes, three tackles (one won) and six interceptions in the last five rounds.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Boulaye Dia - Nets in Como fixture Dia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two clearances and three chances created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Como.
Impact Dia came through while leading the frontline sans Taty Castellanos (suspension), breaking the deadlock with a surgical lefty finish after a pretty first touch and turn in the box. He had last found the target in early November. He'll compete primarily with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to star as a no.10 going forward. He has registered three shots (two on target), four key passes and three tackles (two won) in his last five showings (three starts).
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Provedel - Gives up one goal versus Como Provedel had two saves and conceded once in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Como.
Impact Provedel denied a pair of strong efforts by Como in the early going and was let down by his defense late, as Patrick Cutrone was left all alone in the box on a cross. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in five matches, allowing 11 goals and making nine saves. Lazio will face Verona away next Sunday.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Lazio sees red and cedes point to Como in chilly Serie A draw
Lazio has had a man sent off and conceded a late goal to Como in a 1-1 draw that extended its winless run in Serie A to three gamesJANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Loum Tchaouna - Sees red in Como match Tchaouna had one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created and was booked twice in 57 minutes in Friday's game versus Como.
Impact Tchaouna drew a rare start due to a few suspensions but didn't have an impactful performance and picked up two yellow cards. He'll be unavailable for next Sunday's away game against Verona. The starter Matteo Zaccagni will return in the next round.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Nuno Tavares - Available off bench Tavares (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's game against Como.
Impact Tavares has been deemed fit enough to be an option off the bench. Luca Pellegrini will continue to start on the left side of the defense.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Lazio vs Como Prediction and Betting Tips | January 10th 2025 Round 20 of Italian Serie A gets underway as Lazio play host to Como at the Stadio Olimpico on Friday.
JANUARY 10 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
