LAZIO NEWS

Lazio loses to Torino and could be overtaken by Juventus

Lazio has failed to consolidate second spot in Serie A after losing to Torino 1-0 to end a run of four straight wins

APRIL 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ciro Immobile - Available off bench against Torino Immobile (ribs) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Torino.

Impact The return of Immobile provides a huge boost for Lazio upfront, as the veteran striker is the team's biggest goalscoring threat. Lazio have been forced to deploy Felipe Anderson as a striker with Immobile out, but it should be a matter of time before Immobile recovers the starting role upfront.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Vecino - Starting against Torino Vecino (knee) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Torino.

Impact Vecino trained almost at full capacity during the week and avoided major damage in his knee, so he will play in the defensive midfielder role behind Luis Alberto and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. The Uruguay international has made 12 starts out of 26 appearances in league play this season.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Should be called up versus Torino Immobile (ribs) practiced almost fully Friday and, while he's a long shot to feature against Torino, he's likely to be on the bench, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Immobile has occasionally made the match-day squad list despite not being cleared to play due to muscular injuries. That's not the case this time, as he's nursing more manageable problems that aren't at risk of getting worse, and he could see action if needed. Pedro is set to replace him in the XI, with Felipe Anderson leading the line.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Vecino - Slated to be back against Torino Vecino (knee) avoided substantial injuries and has been able to train almost regularly after a check-up in Spain, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Vecino visited with a specialist since he had major problems in the joint in the past, but he was dealing just with an inflammation, and he was able to ramp up afterward. Since Danilo Cataldi is suspended for the Torino game, either he or Marcos Antonio will start in the midfield. He has scored once and added three shots (two on target), ten tackles (five won), 11 clearances, and four interceptions in his past five appearances.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Discharged from the hospital Immobile has left the hospital with an arm cast, Il Messaggero informs.

Impact Immobile spent an extra day at the facility to stay close to his daughter, who was in the car at the time of the accident and is dealing with liver issues, although she's improving, the publication adds. The player is pushing to play through the pain, but he's highly likely to miss one or more fixtures.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Likely to miss multiple games Immobile (ribs/back) will have to rest completely for about ten days after the car crash, La Repubblica informs.

Impact Immobile is said to be in good spirits but remains under observation at a local hospital. He's headed for a multi-week absence since the rib fracture will need some time to heal and he'll have to work on his conditioning afterward.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lazio forward Ciro Immobile in hospital after tram collision

Lazio captain Ciro Immobile remains in the hospital under observation after his car collided with a tram

APRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ciro Immobile - Gets injured in car crash Immobile suffered a ribs fracture and a spinal cord sprain in a car accident, Lazio announced.

Impact Immobile wrecked his car in a massive collision with a tram that led to the hospitalization of 17 persons. He's doing okay given the circumstances, but the multiple injuries will likely force him to miss some time. Pedro generally starts while he's sidelined, with Felipe Anderson serving as a false-nine.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Casale - Dealing with stomach bug Casale was removed from the starting lineup against Spezia due to gastrointestinal problems, Lazio doctor Fabio Roda announced.

Impact Casale wasn't feeling well in the pre-game and was spared to avoid having to waste a sub, the doctor added. He shouldn't have trouble recovering ahead of next Saturday's match versus Torino, where he should start over Patric as usually happens.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Provedel - Blanks Spezia Provedel registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 3-0 victory versus Spezia.

Impact Provedel had to pull off just a pair of run-of-mill saves and was lucky in the early going, as Spezia missed the target on two clear-cut chances. He has kept seven clean sheets, allowed one goal, and made 19 saves in the last eight matches. Lazio will host Torino next Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Romagnoli - Logs four clearance versus Spezia Romagnoli won four duels and one tackle and had four clearances in Friday's 3-0 win against Spezia.

Impact Romagnoli turned in his usual solid shift as Lazio once again blanked their opponents. He has recorded four tackles (one won), one interception, 18 clearances (three won), and three blocks in the last five matches, with four clean sheets.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Marusic - Wins three tackles against Spezia Marusic had one cross (zero accurate), two interceptions, one clearance, and four tackles (three won) in Friday's 3-0 win against Spezia.

Impact Marusic put up strong numbers in the back as Lazio secured another clean sheet, but he didn't attack much in this one. He has tallied six crosses (one accurate), eight tackles (seven won), eight interceptions, and seven clearances in his last five appearances.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Cataldi - Suspended for Torino game Cataldi had one tackle (zero won), one clearance, and one interception and picked up his fifth yellow card in Friday's 3-0 win versus Spezia.

Impact Cataldi had a workmanlike performance and will have to miss the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. If Matias Vecino doesn't recover from his knee issue, Marcos Antonio will anchor the midfield next Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Serviceable against Spezia Alberto created three scoring chances and generated two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and two corners in Friday's 3-0 win against Spezia.

Impact Alberto didn't have a super showing but contributed across the board on offense in the comfortable win, leading his side in key passes. He has logged one assist, 12 shots (three on target), nine chances created, and 18 crosses (six accurate) in the past five matches. Lazio will host Torino next Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Fires three shots in Spezia tilt Milinkovic-Savic won six duels and one of two tackles and recorded three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 3-0 win versus Spezia.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic did a little bit of everything but wasn't as good as in the past two matches in this one. He has hit the net twice and added ten shots (three on target), four chances created, and five crosses (one accurate) in the past five fixtures. Lazio will host Torino next Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Creates two chances versus Spezia Zaccagni registered three tackles (two won), drew six fouls, had six successful take-ons, and created three scoring chances in Friday's 3-0 win against Spezia.

Impact Zaccagni had some success in the peripheral stats but not so much in the key ones, taking a step back after a few great showings. He has scored twice, provided an assist, taken six shots (five on target), and created six chances in the past five matches. Lazio will host Torino next Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Antonio - Hits the net in Spzie game Antonio won one duel, had one successful take-on, and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in ten minutes Friday's 3-0 victory versus Spezia.

Impact Antonio subbed in late and rounded out the score with a solo counter after an opposing free kick, outmuscling a pair of defenders and keeping his aplomb in front of the goalie. He might get a rare starter next week since Danilo Cataldi is suspended and Matias Vecino is banged up. He has logged seven tackles, three interceptions, nine clearances, and two shots in 15 appearances (five starts) so far.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Converts PK against Spezia Immobile scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target) in Friday's 3-0 win against Spezia.

Impact Immobile had a limited output, but he coolly bagged a penalty kick to give his team the lead in the first half. He hadn't hit the net in four appearances and reached the double-digit threshold in Serie A play. He has logged seven shots (three on target) and three key passes in his last five matches. Lazio will host Torino next Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Anderson - Scores versus Spezia Anderson scored one goal to go with four shots (three on target), two crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Friday's 3-0 victory against Spezia.

Impact Anderson bagged the second goal for his side with an easy finish from inside the box after a fast interplay between multiple teammates. He also paced his team in shots, notching a new season high. He had last scored on January 24. He has registered six attempts (five on target), eight chances created, and nine crosses (one accurate) in the past five games. Lazio will host Torino next Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lazio increases hold on 2nd with 3-0 win at Spezia

Lazio increased its hold on second place in Serie A with a 3-0 win at Spezia

APRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nicolo Casale - Pulled from XI Casale won't start in Friday's match versus Casale due to a late physical problem and has been replaced by Patric, the League informs.

Impact Casale picked up a muscular issue warming up and won't get the nod. He's listed on the bench but unlikely to feature give the circumstances.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Lazio at Spezia, Lyon visits Toulouse

Lazio hopes to solidify its second-place spot in Serie A when it visits Spezia

APRIL 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matias Vecino - Ruled out for Spezia match Vecino "has a sore knee and will rest for a few days before being re-evaluated," coach Maurizio Sarri announced.

Impact Vecino couldn't practice in the last couple of days and will undergo some treatments to let the inflammation subside. Danilo Cataldi is poised to join Luis Alberto and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in the midfield Friday, while Toma Basic and Marcos Antonio will back up the starters.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE