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Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Scores versus Spezia Milinkovic-Savic took three shots (two on target), sent in three crosses (zero accurate), had two interceptions and scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over Spezia.

Impact Milenkovic bagged a good-looking goal as he outmuscled a defender on a long ball and finished with aplomb in front of the goalie. He reached the double-digit threshold in scoring, while he has provided 11 assists. He has hit the net twice, set up two teammates, taken ten shots (six on target) and created five chances in the last five games. Lazio will host Sampdoria Saturday.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Provides assist against Spezia Alberto took two shots (zero on target), sent in two crosses (one accurate), created four scoring chances and picked up an assist in 31 minutes in Saturday's 4-3 win over Spezia.

Impact Alberto delivered the goods despite coming off the bench, as he led his team in chances and set up Francesco Acerbi's late game-winner with a long cross. He is now up to nine assists in the season, while he has scored four times. He has set up two teammates, taken six shots (two accurate), created 11 chances and sent in 22 crosses (two accurate) in the last five games. Lazio will host Sampdoria Saturday.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Anderson - Delivers six crosses in Spezia game Anderson sent in six crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance, had two successful take-ons and won three duels in Saturday's 4-3 win over Spezia.

Impact Anderson paced his team in crosses, but he did not have a particularly good game as he connected with a teammate in just one of them and failed to take a shot. He has enjoyed an uptick of playing time with Pedro on the mend, but his production has not improved. He has tallied four shots (two on target), five chances, 14 crosses (five accurate) and 12 tackles (eight won) in the last five games. Lazio will host Sampdoria Saturday.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Fares well versus Spezia Zaccagni took four shots (one on target), sent in four inaccurate crosses, drew four fouls and won six duels in Saturday's 4-3 win over Spezia.

Impact Zaccagni put up decent numbers but lacked some precision in the final third, although he massively contributed to Ivan Provedel's own goal by hitting the post with a great curled shot, which then bounced off of the goalie's back. He has not collected a point in the past eight matches. He has logged nine shots (one on target), three chances, nine crosses (one accurate) and five tackles (four won) in the last four tilts. Lazio will host Sampdoria Saturday.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Likely to miss another one Pedro (calf) has not resumed practicing this week either, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Pedro is headed for the third straight absence barring a surprising turn of events. Felipe Anderson and Mattia Zaccagni have manned the flanks while he was out, while Raul Moro and Luka Romero have seen limited minutes off the bench.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Female soccer players in Italy allowed to turn professional

Female soccer players in Italy will finally be able to turn professional next season after years of amateur-only status that limited their salaries

APRIL 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ciro Immobile - New league-best goal tally Immobile scored one goal during a 2-1 loss Sunday versus AC Milan.

Impact Entering this month, Immobile and Dusan Vlahovic each had 21 goals across the 2021-22 Serie A. The former scored five times across his last three league appearances. So going into May, Immobile will have a league-best 26 goals (more than Vlahovic's 23).

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Goal contribution to end good April Milinkovic-Savic logged one assist during a loss Sunday versus AC Milan.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic logged three goal contributions (one goal and two assists) across four Serie A appearances during April. Unsurprisingly, he was good again this month.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Strakosha - Concedes twice versus Milan Strakosha (illness) had six saves and two clearances and allowed two goals in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Strakosha managed to stay in the XI despite a stomach bug and had a strong showing, although the opponents managed to perforate him twice from point-blank range. He has not kept a clean sheet in five matches, where he has surrendered eight goals and made 18 saves. Lazio will visit Spezia Saturday.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patric - Logs seven clearances against Milan Patric (thigh) had one interception and seven clearances in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Patric drew a surprising start after being limited by a thigh ailment in the lead-up of the game and had a pretty good showing, tallying a new season-high in clearances. He appears to have unseated Luiz Felipe at this point. He has notched three tackles (two won), 14 clearances and three blocks in the last four matches, with no clean sheets. Lazio will visit Spezia Saturday.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Marusic - Has blunder in Milan clash Marusic (illness) won one of two tackles and had one clearance in 27 minutes in 27 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Marusic ceded the starting job after dealing with an illness throughout the week and was poor when he subbed in, as he gave away a ball on the flank right before Milan's late game-winner. He should be back in the XI over Stefan Radu in Saturday's away game versus Spezia. He has scored once and added four shots (three on target), six crosses, four tackles (six won ) and six interceptions in the last five games.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tonali's last-gasp winner ' Play of the week ' Lazio - Milan ' Serie A 2021/22

APRIL 25, 2022 • YOUTUBE

AC Milan reclaims Serie A lead from city rival Inter

Sandro Tonali scored in stoppage time as AC Milan came back from a goal down for a 2-1 win at Lazio that restored the Rossoneri’s position atop the Italian league table

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adam Marusic - On bench against Milan Marusic (illness) is in Lazio's match day squad for Sunday's clash against AC Milan.

Impact Marusic was questionable for Sunday's game after missing multiple training sessions with the flu this week, but he has recovered and could see some playing time off the bench in the game.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patric - Starting against Milan Patric (thigh) is in Lazio's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against AC Milan.

Impact Patric suffered a thigh injury in last weekend's draw against Torino, but he has recovered from the knock and is back on the pitch from the start on Sunday.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Strakosha - Starting against Milan Strakosha (illness) is in Lazio's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against AC Milan.

Impact Strakosha was questionable heading into Sunday's game after missing training on Saturday with a possible illness, but he has recovered and is back on the pitch from the start for the game.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Merseyside derby in EPL; Barcelona fights for 2nd

Liverpool will look to trim the deficit to English Premier League leader Manchester City back down to one point by beating Everton in a Merseyside derby between teams at opposite e...

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inter beats Roma 3-1 on miserable return for Mourinho

Defending champion Inter Milan has given a signal of intent by crushing Roma 3-1 to move on top of Serie A on a miserable return to San Siro for former coach José Mourinho

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thomas Strakosha - Questionable for Milan clash Strakosha was not spotted in practice Saturday, likely because of an illness that has affected several members of the squad in the last few days, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Strakosha has about a day to shake off the illness, otherwise Pepe Reina would return between the sticks after serving as the backup for a few months.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Doubtful for Milan game Pedro (calf) has remained limited in practice throughout the week, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Pedro is at risk of missing the second game in a row, and the third in the last four, because of a calf problem. Felipe Anderson and Mattia Zaccagni are set to get another start even if he managed to be available.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patric - In doubt for Milan match Patric avoided serious thigh injuries, but he never practiced fully this week, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Patric might manage to recover enough to be an option in the time remaining before the tilt, but Luiz Felipe is expected to return to the XI in this one.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Marusic - Questionable for Milan game Marusic has missed multiple days of practice due to the flu, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Marusic was able to get in some limited work Saturday, so he could be present in Sunday's fixture, but he might not get the start differently from recent fixtures. Elseid Hysaj would be back in the XI if that was the case.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Marusic - Swings in four crosses against Torino Marusic took two shots (one on target), sent in four crosses (zero accurate), won two of two tackles and had two clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Marusic was pretty lively offensively, but he did not do as much damage as in the previous game, where he bagged his first goal of the campaign. He has logged four shots, one chance, six crosses and five tackles in the last four fixtures. Lazio will host Milan next Sunday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Acerbi - Wins nine duels against Torino Acerbi had two blocks, two interceptions and two clearances and won nine duels in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Acerbi put together a complete line in the back, but his side was unable to keep the clean sheet in this one. It has happened just once in the past five matches, where he has recorded two tackles, five interceptions, 20 clearances and five blocks. Lazio will host Milan next Sunday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patric - Leaves Torino game in first half Patric had one clearance and won one duel in 43 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Torino before subbing off with a thigh injury, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Patric will undergo some tests shortly, coach Maurizio Sarri added after the game. Previous starter Luiz Felipe replaced him in the back and could get the nod in next Sunday's home game against Milan.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE