Lazio Team News Page 26 - Soccer

Luis Alberto - Dishes assist against Lecce Alberto assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and three chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact Alberto returned to the XI after missing time with a thigh injury and was instrumental in the win with a lovely flick to set up Felipe Anderson's goal. He's up to three assists in the season. He has recorded four shots (one on target), eight chances created, and 20 crosses (four accurate) in his last five appearances. Lazio will host Napoli on January 28.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Anderson - Decides Lecce game Anderson won three of four tackles and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Lecce.

Impact Anderson didn't pile up stats despite playing as a no.9 for most of the game but bagged the deciding goal with a quick finish from inside the box as Lazio wrong-footed the opponents with a scheme on a set piece. He's perking up after a slow period with one goal, one assist, three shots (one on target), and three chances created in the last five games. Lazio will host Napoli on January 28.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patric - Subs off early versus Lecce Patric left Sunday's game versus Lecce after 20 minutes due to a shoulder injury, Il Messagero reported.

Impact Patric got his arm trapped underneath him while falling to the ground and couldn't continue after getting some medical attention. Alessio Romagnoli was initially spared and came off the bench to replace him, joining Mario Gila in the back. He'll take some tests ahead of next week's Supercoppa.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Likely for Lecce match Immobile (thigh) returned to full practice and should be on the bench for Sunday's game versus Lecce, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Immobile has been able to heal more quickly than expected and will likely begin seeing minutes right away since Taty Castellanos got hurt. Felipe Anderson or Pedro will lead the line from the start. He didn't score in his last five appearances, where he tallied 10 shots (three on target), six chances created, and one inaccurate cross.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Castellanos - Suffers thigh injury Castellanos will miss 15/20 days with a left adductor strain, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Castellanos got hurt during a cup fixture and might be forced to sit out a couple of matches. Ciro Immobile (thigh) is expected to return before than him, but Felipe Anderson will likely play as a false nine against Lecce, with Gustan Tang Isaksen or Pedro completing the trident.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Partial stadium closure for Lazio after racist chants at Lukaku in Italian Cup match against Roma

Lazio has been punished with a partial stadium closure for racist chants during its Italian Cup victory against city rival Roma while players from both teams were given bans

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juventus beats Frosinone 4-0 with Milik hat trick to reach Italian Cup semifinal vs. Lazio

Arkadiusz Milik scored a hat trick and Juventus beat visiting Frosinone 4-0 to advance into a matchup with Lazio in the Italian Cup semifinals

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luis Alberto - Unused sub in Coppa Italia game Alberto (thigh) was available but didn't play in Wednesday's cup fixture versus Roma.

Impact Alberto healed quickly from an adductor strain but wasn't rushed into the thick of things, and that may continue as Lazio take on Lecce on Sunday. Daichi Kamada and Matias Vecino have filled in for him in the last two fixtures. He has tallied seven shots (three on target), 10 chances created, and 30 crosses (six accurate) in his last six matches, with no goal contributions.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lazio beats Roma 1-0 in tense capital derby to reach Italian Cup semis. Atalanta wins 2-1 at Milan

Lazio advanced to the Italian Cup semifinals by beating Roma 1-0 in a tense derby that saw three players sent off

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Felipe Anderson - Assists off the bench against Udinese Anderson assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Udinese.

Impact Anderson made a significant impact after coming on for Gustav Isaksen at halftime. He played a crucial role in setting up Mathias Vecino's winner in the 76th minute with a well-cushioned header. Additionally, he contributed defensively with a tackle and an interception. Having featured in every league game this season, he shares the lead in assists with six assists alongside Marcus Thuram and Paulo Dybala.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Pellegrini - Scores freekick against Udinese Pellegrini scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Udinese. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 58th minute.

Impact Pellegrini displayed finesse, scoring with a grounded free kick in the 12th minute. He complemented his attacking prowess with defensive contributions, recording two tackles and an interception. This goal marked his first in ten appearances this season.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Romagnoli - Subs in late against Udinese Romagnoli (calf) had three touches in three minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Romagnoli returned from an extended absence but didn't get the nod right away and only played a handful of minutes. If in better shape, he'll get the start over Mario Gila against Lecce. He has registered eight tackles, 14 interceptions, and 47 clearances in 13 Serie A appearances, contributing to four clean sheets.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Vecino - Scores off the bench Vecino scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Udinese.

Impact Vecino, subbed in for Daichi Kamada at halftime, secured the victory by rolling in the winner in the 76th minute, collecting the ball from Felipe Anderson's headed pass. Contributing defensively with a clearance, Vecino, who has impressively made 13 appearances off the bench, has found the scoresheet three times.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Provedel - Concedes once against Udinese Provedel registered one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Provedel made a save and two clearances but conceded to Walace in the 59th minute. With just one clean sheet in the last five league games, he remains a consistent presence in every game this season with 52 recorded saves.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

UDINESE-LAZIO 1-2 | HIGHLIGHTS | Vecino secures away win for Lazio | Serie A 2023/24

JANUARY 7, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Alessio Romagnoli - Among substitutes Sunday Romagnoli (calf) is among the substitutes for Sunday's match against Udinese.

Impact Romagnoli was cleared to return after training in full during the buildup to Sunday's match. The defender has missed just over a month of action, but was a locked in starter when fully fit.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Pellegrini - Good to go Sunday Pellegrini (calf) is starting for Lazio during Sunday's clash against Udinese.

Impact Pellegrini returns from a calf injury which forced him off early during last week's match against Forsinone. The left-back makes his third consecutive start for Lazio on Sunday.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Pellegrini - Fit for Udinese game Pellegrini (calf) will be an option Sunday versus Udinese, Corriere dello Sport informed.

Impact Pellegrini won't need to miss time after bowing out early in the previous game and has logged a pair of full sessions in a row. However, he's likely to begin on the bench since Manuel Lazzari is back from suspension, and the two usually don't start together even though they play on opposite flanks. He has tallied nine crosses (one accurate), four tackles (three won), and five clearances in his last four appearances.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Romagnoli - Set to return versus Udinese Romagnoli (calf) has had a clean week of practice and will be in contention to start Sunday, Sky relayed.

Impact Romagnoli is out of the woods after missing eight games due to a calf injury and might make the XI right away if he's close to 100 percent, even though Patric and Mario Gila have been fine as of late. He has logged six tackles (two won), 20 clerances, and four interceptions in his last five appearances, contributing to three clean sheets.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lazio legend on his time in Rome | A Chat with Mauri | Serie A 2023/24

JANUARY 6, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Lukaku and Dybala score as Roma beats Cremonese 2-1 to set up Italian Cup derby with Lazio

Romelu Lukaku and Paulo Dybala each scored and Roma came back from a goal down to beat Cremonese 2-1 and set up a derby with Lazio in the Italian Cup quarterfinals

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juventus eyeing Felipe Anderson transfer as former West Ham midfielder sees Lazio contract extension demands knocked back | Goal.com US Juventus are reportedly considering a swoop for Felipe Anderson, who has seen his contract extension demands at Lazio knocked back.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Isaksen seals Lazio's comeback | Top 5 Goals by crypto.com | Round 18 | Serie A 2023/24

JANUARY 1, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Luca Pellegrini - Avoids serious issues Pellegrini left the Frosinone game early due to calf tightness, but the early tests ruled out more substantial injuries, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Pellegrini was filling in for Manuel Lazzari, who's returning from suspension, and might avoid spending time on the sidelines if he's able to practice enough during the week.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lazio turn the game around in 2 minutes | Crazy Moment | Lazio-Frosinone | Serie A 2023/24

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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