Lazio Team News Page 14 - Soccer

Adam Marusic - Serviceable in Empoli tilt Marusic registered one tackle (one won), two key passes and two clearances in Sunday's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Marusic played on the left in this one and picked up a small amount of stats on either end. He has been a consistent start throughout the season and has totaled four key passes, eight tackles (seven won), six crosses (one accurate) and eight clearances in the last five matches, with three clean sheets and no goal contributions.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Lazzari - Shows well versus Empoli Lazzari drew one foul and registered four crosses (one accurate) and four clearances in Sunday's 2-0 win against Empoli.

Impact Lazzari got the nod thanks to a pair of absences and had a decent output on both ends in the shut-out victory. He has started in three of the last five matches, posting seven crosses (two accurate), three tackles (two won) and four clearances, while he was unused in the other two.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elseid Hysaj - Helps keep clean sheet versus Empoli Hysaj drew one foul and recorded one tackle (one won) and one interception in Sunday's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Hysaj started as a center-back for the second consecutive game even though purer options were available and did his part in containing Empoli. He has logged four tackles (three won), two clearances and three crosses (one accurate) in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Anderson - Decent in Empoli bout Anderson had three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), three tackles (two won) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Anderson wasn't involved in the two goals but led his side in attempts, although he wasn't too menacing. He has scored twice and added 11 shots (five on target), seven chances created and four crosses (zero accurate) in the last five rounds.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Romagnoli - Will sit Inter clash Romagnoli had one tackle (one won), four clearances and five interceptions and picked up his 10th domestic yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Romagnoli had a strong display in the back and played a big role in shutting down the opponents but will have to miss Sunday's away game versus Inter due to yellow-card accumulation. Nicolo Casale will likely take his place in the middle of the defense.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Sets up teammate against Empoli Pedro assisted once to go with one block and one chance created in 18 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Empoli.

Impact Pedro made an impact despite his scarce playing time by intercepting an errand pass and linking up with Matias Vecino in the opposing box on the game-sealing goal. It's his first assist. He has come off the bench in six straight fixtures, totaling two shots (zero on target), two tackles (one won) and one key pass.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Dishes assist against Empoli Zaccagni assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Zaccagni didn't have an overly impressive display but padded his stats through set pieces and found Patric with a precise one near the end of the first half, registering his first assist of the season. He has also scored once and posted 11 crosses (one accurate), three tackles (zero won) and three shots (one on target) in the last three matches.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patric - Scores versus Empoli Patric scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one clearance and one block in Sunday's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Patric didn't have to do too much in the back and broke the deadlock with a sneaky header on a corner kick for his second goal of the season. He has gotten the nod in five straight rounds, tallying 15 clearances, four blocks and three tackles (all won).

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Vecino - Nets in Empoli game Vecino scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and four tackles in 25 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 win against Empoli.

Impact Vecino delivered off the bench for the second consecutive match, as he found himself in perfect position to pounce on a late defensive miscue. He has scored three of his six seasonal goals in the last five matches, adding six shots (three on target), 11 tackles (six won) and four clearances.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Unavailable against Empoli Alberto hasn't been called up for Sunday's match versus Empoli due to a technical choice, Gianluca Di Marzio informed.

Impact Alberto didn't participate in the final session of the week and was omitted from the squad list due to a coach's decision. As a result of his absence, Mattia Zaccagni should move to a more offensive role, with Manuel Lazzari or Gustav Tang Isaksen taking care of the wing.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christos Mandas - Concedes twice against Monza Mandas had five saves and gave up two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Monza.

Impact Mandas was perforated by two point-blank finishes by Milan Djuric, the first one after turning away a dangerous shot. Ivan Provedel (ankle) was back on the bench in this one and could return to the XI versus Empoli next Sunday. He has been good while filling in, surrendering six goals in eight appearances, making 20 saves and keeping three clean sheets.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Anderson - Quiet in Monza contest Anderson recorded one cross (zero accurate), two tackles (both won), one interception, and one chance created before exiting the match in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Monza.

Impact Anderson had a muted display and simply appeared to be cramping up when he left the match a little early. He failed to take a shot for the first time in eight matches. He has had a brace and logged eight attempts (four on target), six chances created and three crosses (zero accurate) in the last four rounds.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Yanked early versus Monza Zaccagni had three crosses (zero accurate), one clearance and was booked before being replaced after 32 minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Monza "because he was risking too much a...

Impact Zaccagni drew his first start since coming back from a serious ankle sprain and got busy early, but the gaffer didn't want to take any chances after a pair of rough fouls. The minor incident is unlikely to affect his role going forward, although it could be a while before he sees full minutes.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patric - Logs five clearances in Monza match Patric had two blocks and five clearances, took one off-target shot and drew two fouls in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Monza.

Impact Patric turned in a solid shift but the opponents still bagged two goals. He has recaptured a regular role following Mario Gila's thigh injury. He has started in four consecutive bouts, totaling three tackles (all won), 14 clearances and three blocks and contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Daichi Kamada - Serviceable against Monza Kamada registered one shot (one on goal), two tackles (two won), one interception and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Monza.

Impact Kamada did a little bit of everything as usual and was instrumental in the opening goal, challenging Michele Di Gregorio with a potent shot from outside the box, leading to Ciro Immobile's tap-in. He has made the XI in six straight fixtures, posting one assist, six shots (one on target), nine key passes and 14 tackles (10 won).

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Provedel - Unused in Monza fixture Provedel (ankle) didn't play in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Monza.

Impact Provedel resumed available being after a significant injury but didn't get the nod nor minutes as anticipated by the coach. He'll have better chances of reclaiming the starting job versus Empoli next Sunday with a few more training sessions under his belt.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Swings in four crosses versus Monza Alberto generated two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate), one chance created and four corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Monza.

Impact Alberto wasn't involved in the two goals but had an okay output thanks to a few set pieces. He has tallied one goal, two assists, 11 shots (two on target) and 12 key passes in the last four matches, starting and seeing full minutes in almost each of them.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Vecino - Scores against Monza Vecino scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one clearance, one block and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Monza.

Impact Vecino played 25 minutes off the bench and took advantage of a defensive mishap to bag an easy one in a one-on-one with the goalie. It's his sixth goal in the second and the second in the last four rounds, where he has added four shots (two on target), one chance created and seven tackles (four tackles). He has begun on the bench in two straight fixtures.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Finds target in Monza game Immobile scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target), two tackles (two won) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Monza.

Impact Immobile got the nod over Taty Castellanos after a month and a knee injury and punched it in from point-blank range after a save by the opposing goalie to net his first goal since mid-February. He's up to seven in Serie A play. He has posted eight shots (three on target), two key passes and one inaccurate cross in his last five appearances.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Đurić scores twice as Monza hits Lazio's Champions League hopes in 2-2 draw. Inter loses at Sassuolo

Milan Đurić scored twice, including a stoppage-time equalizer as Monza held Lazio 2-2 in Serie A to hinder the capital club’s chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions Leag...

MAY 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MONZA-LAZIO 2-2 | HIGHLIGHTS | 35ª GIORNATA | SERIE A TIM 2023/24

MAY 4, 2024 • YOUTUBE

MONZA-LAZIO 2-2 | HIGHLIGHTS | Djuric bags last-gasp equaliser | Serie A 2023/24

MAY 4, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Ivan Provedel - In backup role Saturday Provedel (ankle) is the backup keeper during Saturday's match against Monza.

Impact Provedel was not in contention to start, but is included in the squad for the first time since March. Christos Mandas remains in goal for at least one more match.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Provedel - Not in contention to start Provedel (ankle) "has done two or three practices after two months out, which means that he could make the bench but not start," coach Igor Tudor informed.

Impact Provedel has completed his rehab from an ankle sprain and should be back on the game-day squad list Saturday, but Christos Mandas will stay on goal for one or two more matches.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Provedel - Returns to full training Provedel (ankle) resumed practicing with his teammates Tuesday and is on track to be available against Monza on Saturday, SportMediaset reported.

Impact Provedel has gotten past a serious ankle injury that sidelined him for six matches. It'll be up to the coach to decide whether to give him back the starting job right away or keep leaning on Christos Mandas for an extra game.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Đurić scores twice as Monza hits Lazio's Champions League hopes in 2-2 draw. Inter loses at Sassuolo