Lazio Team News Page 60 - Soccer

Pedro - Comes off bench in Torino game Pedro (ankle) had five passes and was dispossessed once in Saturday's 0-0 tie versus Torino.

Impact Pedro returned after dealing with an ankle injury but wasn't effective in his cameo. He could supplant either Felipe Anderson or Mattia Zaccagni in the next game. He registered nine goals, five assists, 36 shots (20 on target) and 29 chances in 32 appearances in 2021/2022.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Wins four duels versus Torino Milinkovic-Savic had two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created, drew one foul and won four duels in Saturday's 0-0 tie with Torino.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic didn't have a particularly great showing, but he also had the best chance for his team, although an opponent managed to obstruct him at the last second in a one-on-one with the goalie. He has recorded one assist, three off-target shots, three chances and two tackles in two matches. Lazio will host Inter Friday.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Delivers four crosses against Torino Zaccagni had four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners, created one scoring chance and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 0-0 tie against Torino.

Impact Zaccagni paced his team in crosses but wasn't particularly accurate and Lazio didn't create much offensively as a whole. He has logged one off-target shot, three chances, four crosses and two tackles through two matches.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Quiet vesus Torino Immobile had two shots (one on goal), drew one foul and won four duels in Saturday's 0-0 tie to Torino.

Impact Immobile didn't have many clean feeds, and the opposing goalie denied his only decent scoring opportunity. He had hit the net in the opener. He's up to five shots (four on target) and one chance in two matches. Lazio will host Inter Friday.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Pedro - Fit for Torino game Pedro (ankle) hasn't had any hiccup in practice and will be good to go for Saturday's game against Torino, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Pedro resumed training earlier this week after missing a couple of weeks with an ankle injury and will be back into the fold Saturday. Though, he's more likely to come off the bench than to start since he might lack some conditioning. Mattia Zaccagni and Felipe Anderson could get the nod again. He recorded nine goals, five assists, 36 shots (20 on target) and 29 chances in 32 matches (25 starts) last season.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Spotted at practice Pedro (ankle) was able to train on the side Wednesday, Radiosei reports.

Impact Pedro returned at the training center after nursing an ankle sprain for a couple of weeks. He has good chances to be good to go for Saturday's game versus Torino, but he's likely to be brought off the bench at first.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Provedel - Concedes once against Bologna Provedel had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Provedel came in early after a gaffe by Luis Maximiano and had a great save on Nicola Sansone, but Marko Arnautovic beat him from the penalty spot. With his teammate being suspended for Saturday's Torino game, he will have an opportunity to grab the starting job for the following matches as well.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Lazzari - Energetic against Bologna Lazzari sent in two inaccurate crosses, drew four fouls and had two clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Lazzari didn't amass an eye-popping stat-line, but he was arguably the most effective man for his side, he scampered down the flank at will and was instrumental in the Bologna's own goal with a robust cross. He recorded three goals, three assists and 56 deliveries (ten accurate) last season, but his role is more solidified in 2022/2023.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Cataldi - Swings in five crosses against Bologna Cataldi created two scoring chances, sent in five crosses (three accurate), drew two fouls and won two duels in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Cataldi won the competition with Marcos Antonio to get the start in the midfield and proceeded to have a fine performance, with his number boosted by set piece duties. He logged one goal, two assists, 25 chances and 66 crosses (18 accurate) in a part-time role last season.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Scores against Bologna Immobile took three shots (all on target), drew one foul, created one chance and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Immobile had two shots on clear-cut attempts parried away by Lukas Skorupski, but he managed to beat the goalie with a technical finish late in the game to secure the comeback victory. He was the top scorer with 27 goals last season. Lazio will visit Torino Saturday.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Creates two chances in Bologna game Zaccagni drew four fouls, won four duels, created two scoring chances and took one of-target shot in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Zaccagni had a solid but not particularly spectacular performance in the opener, also because he had to play more defensively following the early red card. He logged four goals and five assists in 2021/2022. Lazio will visit Torino Saturday.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Provides assist against Bologna Milinkovic-Savic created two scoring chances, had two interceptions, won eight duels and picked up an assist in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic didn't have a superb outing overall, but he came through with an assist for Ciro Immobile with a little through ball past the defense late in the game. He tallied 11 goals and 11 assists last season. Lazio will visit Torino Saturday.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Misses Bologna match Pedro (ankle) was unavailable for Sunday's game against Bologna.

Impact Pedro couldn't go as suspected and will try to shake off the sprain ahead of Saturday's away tilt against Torino, otherwise Felipe Anderson and Mattia Zaccagni will man the wings like in the opener.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Used as sub versus Bologna Alberto committed one foul in 25 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Alberto began on the bench as the coach went with a muscular midfield, and also because he wasn't a full go in training due to an illness in the last couple of weeks. The early red card didn't do him any favors either. He will be in contention with Toma Basic to start in Saturday's away game versus Torino, where he will figure to be in better shape.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Anderson - Quiet versus Bologna Anderson won two of four tackles and six duels and had two successful take-ons and one clearance in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Anderson had a rather underwhelming display and failed to log any offensive stat. He would likely slide to the bench once Pedro (ankle) is fully healthy, but it's unsure whether that will be the case in Saturday's away game against Torino already. He posted six goals and eight assists last season, but he's rather up and down.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Casale - Eligible for Torino game Casale cleared his suspension in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Casale will be available for Saturday's away match against Torino. While he's likely to wind up being the starter next to Alessio Romagnoli, he might have to compete with Patric at first.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sofian Kiyine - Clears suspension Kiyine completed his ban in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Kiyine will technically be available for Saturday's away game versus Torino, but he doesn't seem to be part of the plans for this season, so he might be shelved for that.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 14, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Luis Maximiano - Sent off right away versus Bologna Maximiano was expelled after just six minutes in Sunday's match against Bologna for catching the ball with his hands outside of the box.

Impact Maximiano came out too aggressively and the referee deemed that he stopped a goal-scoring chance. He will be suspended for Saturday's away game versus Torino, where Ivan Provedel will man the sticks.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Acerbi - Set to miss Bologna game Acerbi hasn't practiced with the rest of the team in the last few days, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Acerbi has asked out and has been de facto frozen out, so he will most likely stay away from the team until a transfer materializes. Lazio signed Alessio Romagnoli, Nicolo Casale and Mario Gila in the back.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Doubtful for Bologna game Pedro has barely practiced all week due to a sore ankle, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Pedro got hurt in the final friendly and has had trouble getting past the injury. He would be heavily limited even if he managed to shake it off and be available. Mattia Zaccagni and Felipe Anderson are expected to start on the flanks Sunday.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sofian Kiyine - Will miss Bologna game Kiyine will complete serving a two-game ban following a late red card last season in Sunday's match versus Bologna.

Impact Kiyine didn't win the appeal and will have to sit out another one on top of the season finale. He is unlikely to still be on the Lazio roster come deadline day.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Provedel - Transfers to Lazio Provedel has signed a contract with Lazio after transferring from Spezia, the club announced Monday.

Impact Provedel kept seven clean sheets and conceded 52 goals in 31 Serie A games last season, and the 28-year-old is now moving to Lazio where he will compete with Luis Maximiano for the starting spot. Meanwhile, Jeroen Zoet will replace him in goal back at Spezia.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Fares - Not fully recovered Fares (knee) hasn't participated in any friendly with Lazio this summer and needs another month to be ready to play, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Fares suffered a torn ACL in January right after transferring to Torino on loan. He took the medicals ahead of the start of the pre-season camp but has been limited to work on the side afterward. Lazio are reportedly looking to offload him, but his physical problems might force the club to keep him until January.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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