Lazio Team News Page 12 - Soccer

Valentin Castellanos - Fires six shots against Udinese Castellanos recorded six shots (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Udinese.

Impact Castellanos was the main cog of the offense for the second week in a row, clearly leading his team in attempts, but he wasn't as clinical as in the opener. He'll face competition from Boulaye Dia, who recently joined, but he has been the no.1 option by a mile so far. He has scored once and added 11 shots (four on target) and two crosses (one accurate).

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gustav Isaksen - Scores in Udinese game Isaksen scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), six crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Udinese.

Impact Isaksen provided a big spark off the bench and eventually slashed the disadvantage in half with a precise finish from inside the box, but it was too late to mount a comeback. He has played 43 minutes in the first two games as he's behind Tijjani Noslin in the depth chart. He has logged one shot on target, seven inaccurate crosses and three corners.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Provedel - Concedes twice against Udinese Provedel made one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Udinese.

Impact Provedel was mostly let down by his defense that didn't guard Lorenzo Lucca and Florian Thauvin well enough on the two goals. He has been beaten three times and made three saves in two fixtures. Lazio will host Milan on Saturday.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

UDINESE-LAZIO 2-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Lucca and Thauvin seal massive win for hosts | Serie A 2024/25

AUGUST 24, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Nicolo Casale - Forced off against Udinese Casale registered one tackle (zero won) and one interception in Saturday's game versus Udinese before leaving at halftime due to a thigh issue, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact Casale had a poor showing as Lorenzo Lucca beat him to the punch on the opening goal and didn't put up stats. He's headed for some tests. Patric is the only other center-back standing since Mario Gila (thigh) is on the mend too.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Pellegrini - Ruled out for Udinese game Pellegrini won't be available for Saturday's game versus Udinese due to a car accident without severe consequences, Lazio announced.

Impact Pellegrini is relatively unscathed but suffered some minor wounds and is undergoing further evaluations. Adam Marusic, Nuno Tavares and Elseid Hysaj will handle the left-back position while he recovers.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Guendouzi - Leads line defensively Guendouzi recorded one tackle (one won) and four clearances in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Venezia.

Impact Guendouzi led the Lazio backline with four clearances Sunday as they were able to keep the Venezia attack largely at bay during their 3 - 1 victory. Guendouzi is looking to build on his successful first season with Lazio in which he made 33 appearances (27 starts), scored twice, supplied three assists and contributed to six clean sheet efforts.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Converts penalty Zaccagni scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-1 win against Venezia.

Impact Zaccagni slotted home a penalty in the dying stages of the first half Sunday to give Lazio a lead they would not relinquish. The newly minted captain of Lazio was their dead ball specialist Sunday, taking charge of the penalty and sending in three corners. He was also tied for the team lead with six crosses (two accurate). If Zaccagni remains the Lazio penalty taker for the duration of the campaign, he'll have the opportunity to eclipse his previous career high in goals when he netted 10 over 35 appearances (33 starts) during the 2022 - 2023 campaign with Lazio.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Castellanos - Energetic play rewarded Taty Castellanos scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Venezia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 52nd minute.

Impact Castellanos single-handedly brought Lazio level Sunday after they fell behind, conceding a third minute goal. Just eight minutes later, Castellanos pressured the Venezia central defender off of the ball and slotted home his first goal of the campaign. Over the previous campaign, his first with Lazio, Castellanos was utilized in a rotational role, scoring four goals and providing three assists over 35 Serie A appearances (16 starts).

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Provedel - Two saves in victory Provedel recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 win against Venezia.

Impact Provedel turned away two of the three shots he faced Sunday as Lazio defeated Venezia 3 - 1. Provedel and the Lazio defense started the match on their heels, conceding in the third minute, before righting the ship and playing a clean remainder of the match. The veteran Serie A keeper is coming off of a season in which he recorded nine clean sheets, made 86 saves and conceded 33 goals over 30 starting appearances. Provedel and Lazio's next challenge will come Saturday as they travel to take on Udinese.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

LAZIO-VENEZIA 3-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Castellanos and Zaccagni secure winning start | Serie A 2024/25

AUGUST 18, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Boulaye Dia - Dealt to Lazio Dia has joined Lazio on a two-year loan with a conditioned mandatory obligation to buy from Salernitana, the team announced.

Impact Dia missed the final few months of last season due to a dispute with his team and. considering also some injury issues, he featured just 17 times in 2023/2024, scoring 4 goals and tallying 29 shots (10 on target) and 10 chances created. Instead, he hit the net 16 times and added 4 assists in the previous campaign where he didn't have issues. He'll be an extra option at the no.9 position, joining Valentin Castellanos and Tijjani Noslin, and also on the left wing behind Mattia Zaccagni.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Gila - Suffers different injury Gila was diagnosed with a medium-grade rectus femoris strain in his left thigh, Lazio announced.

Impact Gila continues to have a checkered summer from the injury standpoint and will be sidelined for roughly a month, thus missing the first three matchdays. Nicolo Casale or Patric will team up with Alessio Romagnoli until he returns.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Gila - Returns in friendly Gila (foot) came off the bench in Wednesday's game versus Southampton.

Impact Gila suffered a toe fracture earlier in the summer but has been able to recover quickly and won't miss time during the season. He's likely to remain a starter despite a coaching change and the switch to a four-man defense.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

James Rodriguez is too old! Transfer ruled out for ex-Real Madrid star as Lazio sporting director reveals fitness concerns | Goal.com US Lazio have cooled down their interest in James Rodriguez as they deem the ex-Real Madrid star to be too old.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Gaetano Castrovilli - Signs with Lazio Castrovilli has been officially put under contract by Lazio after fleeing Fiorentina as his previous one expired.

Impact Castrovilli is coming off two rough years injury-wise but showed some bounce late last season after coming back, registering one goal, two assists, seven key passes and nine crosses (two accurate) in six matches. He'll be a dept piece in multiple midfield roles at first.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nuno Tavares - Joins Lazio Taves has moved to Lazio on loan with a conditioned obligation to buy from Arsenal, the team announced.

Impact Tavares departs again after spending time at Nottingham Forest and Marseille in the last two campaigns. He'll have better chances of sticking around permanently this time. He posted 16 crosses (two accurate), 11 tackles and seven shots (one on target) in eight matches at his previous stop as he was derailed by injuries. He'll be at the top of the depth chart in his role if he stays healthy.

JULY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Gila - Suffers foot injury Gila fractured a toe fracture in training, Lazio announced.

Impact Gila got hurt at the start of the pre-season retreat and will consult with a specialist in the coming days to better determine his timetable. His availability for the first few rounds is in jeopardy given the type of injury.

JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lazio boss aims brutal dig at Mason Greenwood as club target player '10 times better' than Man Utd outcast | Goal.com US Lazio president Claudio Lotito aimed a dig at Mason Greenwood as he claimed their primary target is much better than the Manchester United o...

JULY 8, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru - Joins Lazio Dele-Bashiro has officially transferred to Lazio on loan with an obligation to buy from Hatayspor.

Impact Dele-Bashiro blossomed in Turkey after multiple seasons in the lower leagues in England, posting 8 goals and 5 assists in 36 matches Super Lig games last season. He'll contribute to replacing Luis Alberto and Daichi Kamada but probably won't be the lone addition in the midfield.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loum Tchaouna - Heads to Lazio Tchaouna has officially moved from Salernitana to Lazio.

Impact Tchaouna finished last season strong despite his side's relegation, finishing up with four goals, three assists, 44 shots (15 on target) and 70 crosses (11 accurate) in 33 games (23 starts). He'll contribute to replacing Felipe Anderson on the wing.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tijjani Noslin - Transfers to Lazio Noslin has moved from Verona to Lazio, the teams announced.

Impact Noslin had a strong impact with Serie A after transferring in January, helping his team avoid relegation posting five goals and four assists in 17 matches. His minutes and role, as he can play in multiple offensive positions, will hinge on whether Ciro Immobile and Taty Castellanos both stay put this summer.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Creates two chances in Switzerland game Zaccagni recorded one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), two key passes and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Switzerland.

Impact Zaccagni didn't get the start but came in at halftime and was one of the few Italy attackers who tried to get anything going in the final third. His role was arguably smaller than it should have been throughout Euro 2024, as he closed with one goal, two shots (one on target), five crosses (one accurate) and two key passes in three appearances (zero starts).

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Rescues Italy at the death Zaccagni scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in nine minutes in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Croatia.

Impact Zaccagni came off the bench late and sent his team to the Round of 16 by equalizing in the final minute of the game with a gorgeous curled shot in the top corner. He has played just 35 minutes so far. His strong contribution in this one could lead to a bigger role in the next game.

JUNE 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Anderson Says Goodbye to Lazio | Emotional Moment | Serie A 2023/24

MAY 28, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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