Lazio Team News Page 53 - Soccer

Elseid Hysaj - Included in match-day squad Hysaj (calf) was named to the match-day squad to face Lecce on Wednesday, per SkySports.

Impact Hysaj has been in and out of the starting XI all season long, so his presence on the bench shouldn't come as a surprise. Even when he does start, the defender hasn't generated much in the way of fantasy value with just eight crosses (four accurate), one assist and two shots (one on target) in 18 contests.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Cataldi - In starting XI Cataldi (back) will be in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Lecce.

Impact Cataldi can certainly push the attack from the midfield with 25 crosses (nine accurate) in his last eight contests, not to mention his role on corners, having taken 23 of that same stretch. Still, the midfielder has just one shot on target in those eight appearances and probably shouldn't be expected to score with any regularity.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Will sit Lecce match Alberto (knee) won't travel to Lecce to keep rehabbing, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Alberto is nursing a minor MCL problem and will be assessed ahead of Sunday's fixture against Empoli. The midfield will be one guy short, but all the other options are available. Toma Basic and Matias Vecino will have better chances of seeing good minutes without Alberto.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Cataldi - Fit for Lecce game Cataldi (back) returned to full training Monday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Cataldi was able to rejoin his teammates in practice after a few limited sessions due to back pain, and he's set to be an option for Wednesday's game versus Lecce. He has generally played over Marcos Antonio, but the two could be in contention for this one given the recent minor injury. He has logged 42 crosses (16 accurate), 20 tackles, 14 interceptions, and 20 clearances in 19 matches (16 starts).

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Cataldi - Limited in practice Cataldi trained on the side Thursday due to back spasms, Corriere dello Sport relays.

Impact Cataldi has a few days to try getting healthy ahead of next Wednesday's game versus Lecce, otherwise Marcos Antonio would most likely get the nod in the midfield.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elseid Hysaj - Returns to full training Hysaj (calf) practiced regularly Wednesday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Hysaj sat out a pair of friendlies due to a contract, but he has gotten healthier and should be fine for the Lecce game. He has been the top backup on either fullback spot, tallying seven chances created, eight crosses (four accurate), 18 tackles, and 12 clearances in 18 appearances (nine starts).

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Nursing minor knee issue Alberto practiced on the side in the last couple of days due to knee soreness, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Alberto has a few days to shake it off ahead of January 4's match against Lecce. There's not much concern at the moment, but he'll have to be assessed in the lead-up to the match.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elseid Hysaj - Misses friendly Hysaj sat out Thursday's friendly against Almeria due to a calf contracture, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Hysaj hasn't been spotted at practice recently and will attempt to get healthy during the time remaining before January 4's match versus Lecce.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Fares - Suffers new injury Fares picked up a thigh strain as he was completing the rehab from knee surgery, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Fares hasn't been spotted in practice lately and the new problem will sideline him for three-to-four weeks, complicating the club's plan to offload him in January, the outlet adds.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Plays in friendly Milinkovic-Savic (ankle) came off the bench in Friday's tilt against Hatayspor, Lazio inform.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic returned from Qatar with an ankle issue, but it appears that it can be easily managed considering he was fielded after a handful of practice sessions. Barring a relapse, it won't be a problem come January. He has notched five goals, seven assists, 33 shots (11 on target), and 22 chances created in 20 appearances (16 starts) across all competitions in the first half of the season.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Nursing ankle problem Milinkovic-Savic "has an ankle issue that is limiting him. Our priority is to put him in condition to work well. We hope it won't take long," coach Maurizio Sarri told Tuttomercato...

Impact Milinkovic-Savic reportedly sprained his ankle against Juventus but played through it in Qatar and re-aggravate it. He just re-joined Lazio, which are practicing in Turkey, and he'll be given time to heal fully through a limited workload in practice. He has about three weeks to do so before the next match.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Appears versus Galatasaray Zaccagni (calf) came off the bench and played a half in Tuesday's friendly against Galatasaray, Lazio inform.

Impact Zaccagni had to skip two matches in November due to a minor calf problem, but he has been training regularly for a while. He had started almost every game before the problem, registering five goals, three assists, 27 shots (13 on target), and 18 chances created.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Lazzari - Returns in friendly Lazzari (calf) started in Tuesday's friendly against Galatasaray, Lazio relay.

Impact Lazzari suffered a calf strain right before the break, but the stoppage helped him miss a limited amount of games. Elseid Hysaj will slide back to the bench with the return of the starter. He has registered three chances created, 13 crosses (three accurate), 22 tackles, and 12 interceptions in 13 appearances in Serie A.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Gets nod against Galatasaray Immobile (thigh) started and played a half like most of the regulars in Tuesday's friendly versus Galatasaray.

Impact Immobile dealt with a pair of thigh problems in mid-November, but he has long been able to practice fully. He'll reprise his starting role in January, which will reduce the playing time for Matteo Cancellieri, Luka Romero, and likely Pedro as well, since Felipe Anderson will resume featuring on the wings. He has scored seven times, provided five assists, and added 37 shots (17 on target) and 15 chances created in 15 appearances.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patric - Features in friendly Patric (knee) came off the bench in Tuesday's game versus Galatasaray, Lazio inform.

Impact Patric practiced on the side for a few days after the team got back to work, but he was eventually able to overcome a knee sprain that cost him time before the break. He ceded the starting job to Nicolo Casale, and that probably won't change in January. He has logged 12 tackles, seven interceptions, 29 clearances, and ten blocks in 14 appearances, contributing to three clean sheets.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Fares - Close to full health Fares (knee) has resumed training with the rest of the group following the break, Il Messaggero informs.

Impact Fares has been on the mend since January, as he tore his ACL right after joining Torino on loan. He could get back on the pitch in December, but Lazio are unlikely to lean on him in the second half of the season and could arrange another transfer, the publication adds.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Recuperates from injury Zaccagni (calf) trained regularly with the rest of the group lately, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Zaccagni skipped the last two fixtures before the break due to a calf pull. The problem was minor, and he recuperated during the time off. He'll be able to participate in the ramp-up before the resumption of the league with no limitations.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Lazzari - Training fully Lazzari (calf) has practiced with no limitations this week, Tuttomercatoweb relays.

Impact Lazzari picked up a thigh issue in the penultima game of the year, but he avoided major injuries and is expected to play in the upcoming friendlies.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Shakes off injury Immobile "is 100 percent recovered," Lazio doctor Ivo Pulcini told Quotidiano Nazionale.

Impact Immobile missed time before the break due to two separate minor thing problems. He has recuperated and should be back on the pitch in one of the friendlies before Serie A resumes in January.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patric - Still nursing knee problem Patric (knee) has been limited in training since Lazio resumed practicing, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Patric sat out four of the last six matches of 2022 because of a knee sprain. He should be able to get past the problem during the month of December.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Hits net in Cameroon game Milinkovic-Savic won ten duels and scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) and one cross (one accurate) in Monday's 3-3 tie against Cameroon.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic gave his team the lead late in the first half by wrong-footing the goalie with an attempt from the edge of the box. He also helped the midfield with his supreme physicality. He has posted three shots (one on target), one accurate shot, and four tackles in two World Cup games. Serbia will face Switzerland Friday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Luis Alberto - Fires one shot against Juventus Alberto sent in three inaccurate crosses, took one shot on target, and was dispossessed once in 32 minutes in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Alberto once again came off the bench, and he didn't do much other than swinging in a few corners. He has started in just nine matches so far, as the coach often preferred going with the more physical Matias Vecino and Toma Basic. He has occasionally done well as a super sub, recording four goals, two assists, 18 chances created, and 47 crosses (nine accurate) in 17 appearances. Lazio will visit Lecce on January 4.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Romagnoli - Fills stat-sheet against Juventus Romagnoli had two blocks, two interceptions, and two clearances and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 0-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Romagnoli didn't have a remarkable game considering that his side gave up three goals, but at least he was able to contribute in most defensive categories. He has been a day-one starter since the summer switch, tallying 24 tackles, 20 interceptions, 57 clearances, and 14 blocks in 18 games, with eight clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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