Lazio Team News Page 48 - Soccer

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Creates three chances in win Milinkovic-Savic created three chances, took two shots (both off target) and won his lone tackle attempted in Monday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic had a solid performance Monday, as he tied for the team lead with three chances created. It marks his third consecutive match with three chances created, a feat he had reached just once prior to this stretch. While he has not recorded an assist in the past three matches, his volume of chances created is still a promising sign. He had a relatively quiet defensive game even with his team keeping a clean sheet, as he won his lone tackle attempted and did not record another defensive statistic.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Scores lone goal versus Sampdoria Alberto scored one goal on two shots (one on target), created three chances and had 10 crosses (four accurate) in Monday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Alberto scored the only goal of the match Monday, as his 80th minute outside the box strike won his side the three points. It was one of two shots he took in the match, but much more of his production came from creation. He whipped in 10 crosses (tied for a season best) for his second straight match and took eight corners. He recorded four accurate crosses and created three chances too, finishing the match with one of his most creative games this season. He had a solid defensive game too, as he won one of two tackles attempted, intercepted one pass and blocked one shot in the clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Shut down in win Immobile took three shots (all off target) and won his lone tackle attempted in Monday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Immobile had a quiet match Monday, as he failed to record a shot on target or a chance created. It marks just the second time he has done so this season when playing the full 90 minutes, and the just third time when playing over 60 minutes. It's a tough way for him to follow up his brace in his last match at Salerntina, but there is little doubt he will find a way to bounce back from this forgettable performance.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Radu - DNPs in Sampdoria game Radu (thigh) was an unused sub in Monday's 1-0 win against Sampdoria.

Impact Radu returned to the bench, but he needs multiple injuries to see the pitch. He has played just 66 minutes in two Europa League appearances so far, recording one tackle, two interceptions, one clearance, and one block.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Quiet versus Sampdoria Zaccagni (illness) had one inaccurate cross and drew one foul in 33 minutes in Monday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Zaccagni came off the bench, but he was silent in his cameo following a bout with a stomach bug. He has cooled off in the last four appearances, where he has logged six shots (one on target), two chances created, five crosses (zero accurate), and four tackles (two won), without scoring or assisting.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Romagnoli - Unused against Sampdoria Romagnoli (thigh) didn't play in Monday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Romagnoli was available after a two-game absence, but the coaching staff erred on the side of caution. He should return to the starting lineup against Napoli since Nicolo Casale will be suspended. He has logged 26 tackles, 25 interceptions, 69 clearances, and 17 blocks in 21 appearances, with nine clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Suffers hand injury in Sampdoria game Pedro took three off-target shots, created one scoring chance, won two of two tackels and drew three fouls in 57 minutes in Monday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria and suffered a left-hand...

Impact Pedro picked up the injury in the first half and was sporting a soft cast after the interval. He's been labeled as day-to-day but he's not expected to miss time, although he could drop to the bench, as usually happens when Mattia Zaccagni, Ciro Immobile, and Felipe Anderson are all fit.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Casale - Will miss Napoli clash Casale had three clearances, one interception, and one tackle (zero won) and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 1-0 win over Napoli.

Impact Casale had an uneventful showing as Lazio controlled the game, and he'll have to skip Friday's road match versus Napoli due to yellow-card accumulation. Alessio Romagnoli will likely return to the XI following an injury and join either Patric or Mario Gila.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Unused versus Salernitana Milinkovic-Savic (illness) didn't feature in Sunday's 2-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic spent the day on the bench due to a stomach bug. He'll be back on the pitch in the European Conference League Thursday, and he'll likely replace Matias Vecino in the XI versus Sampdoria Monday. He has logged one goal, one assist, eight shots (two on target), and nine chances created in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Gets nose surgery Pedro had a compound nose fracture surgically reduced, Lazio announced.

Impact Pedro played most of Sunday's 2-0 win over Salernitana, recording two shots on target, two chances created, and one inaccurate cross despite getting hurt in the first half. He'll likely be fitted with a mask, but it remains to be seen whether he'll be cleared to play in Monday's home game versus Sampdoria.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Clears disqualification Zaccagni completed a one-game suspension for yellow-card accumulation in Sunday's 2-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Zaccagni started seven consecutive matches before the ban and will replace either Pedro or Felipe Anderson in the XI. He has scored three times in the last six matches, adding 4 shots (five on target), six chances created, and nine inaccurate crosses.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Provedel - Keeps clean sheet in win Provedel made two saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win at Salerntina.

Impact Provedel kept a clean sheet Sunday, as he saved both shots on target he faced. Credit goes to his defense for only allowing two shots on target, and Provedel did his job when the shots came his way. It marks his 12th clean sheet in Serie A this season, giving him one in more than half of his games. He has a great opportunity to keep another clean sheet next Monday versus Sampdoria who have scored just 11 goals in 23 league games this season.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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