Lazio Team News Page 43 - Soccer

Luca Pellegrini - Back at Lazio Pellegrini has returned to Lazio on a two-year loan with an obligation to buy, Juventusannounced.

Impact Pellegrini heads back with a permanent formula after spending the final few months of last season in the Italian capital. He started just twice but made 11 appearances and logged six chances created, 30 crosses (nine accurate); and ten interceptions. He'll compete with Adam Marusic and Elseid Hysaj for minutes on the left flank. His two teammates can also star on the right.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Rovella - Transfers to Lazio Rovella has joined Lazio on a two-year loan with an obligation to buy, Juventus announced.

Impact Rovella was initially expected to stay put, but the coach made different choices during the summer, and Lazio swooped in with an offer. He'll try to unseat Danilo Cataldi as the anchor of the midfield. He'll have to be assessed ahead of the opener since he's dealing with a thigh issue. He posted one goal, two assists, 22 key passes, and 45 tackles in 25 appearances with Monza last season.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gustav Isaksen - Transfers to Lazio Isaken has joined Lazio from Midtjylland, the club announced.

Impact Isaksen shined in the past season, recording 22 goals and nine assists in 45 appearances across all competitions. He can feature in multiple roles and will attempt to at Felipe Anderson and Pedro's playing time as the season progresses.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daichi Kamada - Signs with Lazio Kamada has agreed to a contract with Lazio, the club announced.

Impact Kamada has found his new home after being closer to a few sides in recent weeks. He'll contribute to replacing Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in the midfield, although he might need time to adapt to a new league and will play in a more defensive role relative to last season. He logged 12 goals, six assists, 57 shots (21 on target), and 37 key passes in his final campaign with Eintracht Frankfurt.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Marusic - Recovered from injury Murisic got the start and played a half in Thursday's friendly against Primorje.

Impact Marusic had groin surgery before the end of last season but has been a full-go since Lazio started their pre-season preparation. He's poised to retain a major role, but they might rotate more considering they'll play in Champions League too.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentín Castellanos transfers to Lazio from New York City following loan to Girona

Valentín Castellanos, Major League Soccer’s scoring leader in 2021, has transferred to Lazio from New York City

JULY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valentin Castellanos - Completes permanent move Castellanos has signed a five-year contract with Lazio after transferring on a full basis from NYCFC, the club announced Friday.

Impact Castellanos finished strong with Girona while on-loan with the La Liga club last season, and he's now finalized a permanent move to Lazio in Serie A. The 2021 MLS Cup and Golden Boot winner might find playing time tough to come by behind Ciro Immobile, but he could grow into his role as the long-term replacement for the 33-year-old Italian legend.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Castellanos - Undergoes medical test for Lazio Castellanos is undergoing medical tests with Lazio as he is set to sign with the club after spending a season on loan to Girona from New York City F.C.

Impact Castellanos will continue to play in Europe as he is set to join Lazio for the upcoming season. He has made an impressive showing with Girona, scoring 13 goals in 35 appearances including four goals against Real Madrid. The striker began his success in the MLS with New York City F.C, winning both the golden boot and the MLS Cup in 2021.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Akpa - Departs Empoli Akpa Akpro returned to Lazio following a loan spell at Empoli.

Impact Akpa Akpro had a solid season but Empoli didn't have a predetermined option to keep him. Lazio will decide his future in the summer, and they might opt to have a deeper squad since they will play in the Champions League next season.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Makes cameo against Empoli Zaccagni took two shots (one on target), sent in two crosses (zero accurate), won one tackle, and drew one foul in 27 minutes in Round 38's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Zaccagni was partially spared as Lazio had nothing on the line. He had a late-season swoon but put together his best campaign yet, reaching the double-digit threshold in scoring for the first time. He added six assists, 62 shots (27 on target), 40 chances created, and 77 crosses (ten accurate).

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Vecino - Serviceable in Empoli game Vecino took two shots (zero on target), created two scoring chances, and had one tackle (zero won) and three clearances in Round 38's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Vecino contributed on both ends in his third straight start to end the season. His role was a bit seesawing, but he was at worst the fourth option in a three-man midfield and starred a lot more relative to his time at Inter. He scored four times, dished one assist, and added 34 shots (11 on target), and 50 tackles in 38 appearances (19 starts).

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Antonio - Unused in final two fixtures Antonio didn't play in the last two games of the season against Empoli and Cremonese.

Impact Antonio notched some starts while Matias Vecino and Danilo Cataldi were hurt, but he wasn't overly convincing. He had a tough time adjusting to his new surroundings following a late transfer. He played 19 times (eight starts); tallying one goal, one assist, three key passes, and 11 tackles.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Takes three shots versus Empoli Pedro won three of four tackles, created one scoring chance, and took three shots (all on target) in a 2-0 win in the season finale against Empoli.

Impact Pedro had impeccable aim but didn't manage to put one past the goalie. He was technically a super sub but played a lot due to Ciro Immobile's injury woes. His numbers regressed compared to the past season but were still okay. He scored three times and added three assists, 50 shots (19 on target), and 26 key passes in 42 appearances (20 starts).

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Pellegrini - Swings in four crosses versus Empoli Pellegrini had four interceptions, three clearances, and one tackle (zero won), and sent in four crosses (one accurate) in Round 38's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Pellegrini was productive in his first start since switching sides in January and was pretty good off the bench in previous appearances as well. He has notched three off-target shots, four chances created, 15 crosses (six accurate), and seven interceptions in seven matches. Lazio are in talks to retain him from Juventus even though they won't pick up their option to buy.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Lazzari - DNP versus Empoli Lazzari didn't feature in the season finale versus Empoli.

Impact Lazzarri headed back to the bench as Elseid Hysaj and Luca Pellegrini drew the start in the one. He returned to the XI with regularity once Adam Marusic got hurt in May, while he didn't feature consistently from the end of January onward. He has tallied ten chances created, 38 crosses (eight accurate), 36 tackles, and 28 clearances in 31 appearances (24 starts), failing to contribute to a goal.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elseid Hysaj - Creates one chance in Empoli tilt Hysaj won one tackle, had one block, one key pass, and one accurate cross in Round 38's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Hysaj picked up small numbers but contributed across the board in both phases. He regularly played over Manuel Lazzari in the final few months as the coach preferred a more defensive option at the position. He starred 40 times (28 starts), tallying 22 crosses (nine accurate), 48 tackles, 26 interceptions, and 40 clearances and contributing to 13 clean sheets.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Gila - Progressively fell out of favor Gila last played in mid-November, failing to appear after the World Cup and a foot injury he suffered in January.

Impact Gila was part of the rotation in the first half of the season, but then the coach rolled with just Alessio Romagnoli, Nicolo Casale, and Patric in the back. He featured nine times (five starts), recording 11 tackles, five interceptions, 12 clearances, and three blocks.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patric - Holds his own versus Empoli Patric won one of two tackles and had one interception and two clearances in Round 38's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Patric returned to the XI after sitting the previous four matches and helped his team get the clean sheet. He relinquished the starting job to Nicolo Casale early in the season. He appeared 22 times, posting 18 tackles, 12 interceptions, 58 clearances, and 18 blocks, contributing to nine clean sheets.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Casale - Used as sub versus Empoli Casale won one tackle and had seven passes in 19 minutes in a 2-0 win in the season finale against Empoli.

Impact Casale was given a partial day off in the last game after starting the previous six tilts. He took over the starting job next to Alessio Romagnoli from mid-October on and solidified his grip on it with excellent performances. He posted 42 tackles, 18 interceptions, 71 clearances, and 17 blocks in 31 matches, contributing to eight clean sheets.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Cancellieri - Doesn't feature in last four matches Cancellieri logged just nine minutes in the final seven fixtures of the season.

Impact Canceliieri had a somewhat regular role off the bench in the first half of the season but not so much in the final months. He concluded with 26 appearances (three starts), tallying 11 shots (two on target), three chances created, and nine crosses (one accurate).

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toma Basic - Unused in season finale Basic didn't come off the bench in Round 38's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Basic was just a rotational piece in the midfield for the second season in a row. He featured 29 times but made just seven starts. He tallied one goal, 15 shots (six on target), ten chances created, and 24 crosses (two accurate).

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Anderson - Creates two chances against Empoli Anderson won two of three tackles, had three interceptions, sent in four crosses (one accurate), and created two scoring chances in Round 38's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Anderson had a complete game on both ends to cap off a very solid season, where he put up his best numbers since 2018. He scored ten times, provided four assists, and added 49 shots (28 on target) and 60 crosses (eight accurate). He featured in every game.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Radu - Retiring from football Radu told SportMediaset that his playing was over.

Impact Radu recently made a token appearance in the home game against Cremonese to be recognized by the fans. He has been at Lazio since 2008 and raked up over 400 appearances at the club, contributing to winning three Coppa Italia and three Supercoppa Italiana.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Cataldi - Makes came in season finale Cataldi (calf) had one chance created and one clearance and won one tackle in Saturday's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Cataldi managed to log some minutes after missing four matches with a tricky calf injury. Despite facing more competition, he has remained the clear starter in his role, tallying one assist, 19 chances created, 47 crosses (18 accurate), and 28 tackles in 35 appearances (30 starts).

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Three shots in season finale Milinkovic-Savic recorded three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Empoli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 40th minute.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic took three shots (none on target) and created one chance in Saturday's season finale. He also won three tackles, made two clearances, blocked one shot and picked up a yellow card in his 89 minutes of playing time. He put together another impressive season for 2nd-placed Lazio with nine goals and eight assists, to go with a career high 13 clean sheets.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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