LAZIO NEWS

Luis Alberto - Assists against Sassuolo Alberto assisted one goal from two chances created, took one off-target shot, sent in four inaccurate crosses, made two tackles (zero won) and one block in Saturday's 2-1 win over...

Impact Alberto assisted Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in the 51st minute to give them the comfortable 2-0 lead at home. The midfielder now has nine assists in the season, to go with four goals. He will look to keep the momentum when they visit Genoa on Sunday.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Scores in home win Milinkovic-Savic scored one goal from his only shot, created one chance, sent in two crosses (one accurate), made six tackles (two won), two clearances and one block in Saturday's...

Impact Milinkovic-Savic scored in the 51st minute to give them the 2-0 lead and seal their home win. That was his ninth goal in the season, to go with 10 assists. The midfielder is on fire right now and will look to get on the scoresheet again at Genoa on Sunday.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Lazzari - Scores opener versus Sassuolo Lazzari scored one goal from two shots, created one chance, sent in two inaccurate crosses, made three tackles (two won), two interceptions and one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 win...

Impact Lazzari scored the opener in the 17th minute, paving the way for their home win. That was his third goal in the season, in his first start since early-February. The right-back will now look to get the nod again at Genoa on Sunday.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Anderson - Creates four chances in win Anderson registered one shot on target, four chances created, four crosses (two accurate), two tackles (one won), two interceptions, two blocks and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1...

Impact Anderson had a great outing on both sides of the ball, leading his side in crosses, chances created and blocks. The midfielder also received his third yellow card of the season, though. He will now look to keep things rolling at Genoa on Sunday.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Strakosha - Makes four saves in win Strakosha made four saves and two clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Strakosha had a good outing and was keeping the clean sheet until conceding during stoppage time. The goalkeeper is having a good season with seven clean sheets so far. He will now look for the eighth when they visit Genoa on Sunday.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Will return against Genoa Pedro served his one-game ban in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Pedro will be eligible to play in Sunday's away game versus Genoa, where he will be in contention with Felipe Anderson. He has tallied one goal, five shots, one chance and ten crosses in the last five appearances.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lazio beats Sassuolo 2-1; Spezia wins relegation battle Lazio has boosted its bid for a European spot and put its derby nightmare behind it with a comfortable 2-1 win over Sassuolo in Serie A.

APRIL 2, 2022 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Lazio beats Sassuolo 2-1; Spezia wins relegation battle

Lazio has boosted its bid for a European spot and put its derby nightmare behind it with a comfortable 2-1 win over Sassuolo in Serie A

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luiz Felipe - Ruled out for Sassuolo match Felipe (knee) was not included in Lazio's squad list to face Sassuolo Saturday.

Impact Felipe experienced a setback in the final practice of the week and will not be an option for this one, Tuttomercatoweb informs. Francesco Acerbi and Patric are the only center-backs available for this one, so the coach would have to adapt somebody to the position if something happened to them.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City, Liverpool return; Bayern, Madrid on road

The English Premier League title race resumes with leader Manchester City and second-placed Liverpool in action on Saturday

APRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefan Radu - Still absent Radu (foot) has not been spotted in practice during the break, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Radu has been dealing with plantar fasciitis and this kind of injury tends to have an uncertain timetable, therefore he could be out a while longer. Adam Marusic and Elseid Hysaj will man the left defensive flank while Radu is out.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Should be fine for Sassuolo game Luiz Felipe (knee) trained fully Thursday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Luiz Felipe was limited for a few days after turning his knee with the national team, but he was tested among the starters for Saturday's game versus Sassuolo. Patric would get the nod if the coaching staff decided to err on the side of caution with him. Felipe has notched seven tackles, six interceptions, 13 clearances and six blocks in the last five games, with two clean sheets.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Picks up knee problem Luiz Felipe tweaked his knee while practicing with Italy and is in doubt for Saturday's game versus Sassuolo, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Luiz Felipe returned to his club before taking part in Tuesday's friendly versus Turkey, where he would have probably played. He will be assessed by his team's doctors, and the injury might force him to miss some time. Patric would be next in line in the back.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Creates two chances Milinkovic-Savic took an off target shot, crossed four times inaccurately and created two chances during Sunday's 3-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic was held off the scoresheet as Lazio were shutout by Roma on Sunday. The midfielder took just one shot but tied for the team-high in crosses and chances created in the loss.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Strakosha - Beaten three times on Sunday Strakosha allowed three goals while making two saves during Sunday's 3-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Strakosha allowed all three goals in the first half as Lazio fell to Roma on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed 16 goals in 15 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 36.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Fires three shots Immobile took three shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 3-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Immobile was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Lazio were blanked on Sunday. The forward didn't cross or create a chance but his three shots led Lazio in the loss.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Leader in crosses, chances created Alberto took one shot (on goal), crossed four times inaccurately and created two chances during Sunday's 3-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Alberto was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Lazio were shutout on Sunday. The midfielder took just one shot but led Lazio in both crosses and chances created in the loss.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Cataldi - Fires two shot against Roma Cataldi (thigh) took two off-target shots in 25 minutes in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Cataldi returned after missing two matches with a thigh strain, but he did not see a lot of minutes and did not make an impact. He will try to unseat Lucas Leiva in the next few matches, but his playing time was going in the wrong direction also before the injury. He has logged two goals, two assists, 17 chances and 50 crosses in 32 appearances (17 starts). Lazio will face Sassuolo away on April 2nd.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Suspended for Sassuolo game Pedro took two shots on target, created one scoring chance, sent in two inaccurate crosses and won one duel in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Roma and will miss one game due to yellow-card a...

Impact Pedro had a poor outing like most of the Lazio players and will have to sit out one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Felipe Anderson and Mattia Zaccagni will get the start against Sassuolo after the break, with Raul Moro and Luka Romero as the top backups.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Clears suspension Zaccagni completed his one-game ban in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Zaccagni had to sit out one game due to yellow card accumulation. He will resume starting over either Pedro or Felipe Anderson in the Sassuolo game after the break. He has been the more productive out of the trio of wingers lately, tallying one goal, one assist, six shots and five chances in the last five appearances.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Abraham nets 2 as Roma sweeps aside Lazio 3-0 in derby

Tammy Abraham has established himself further as a fan’s favorite with two goals as Roma swept aside Lazio 3-0 in the capital derby in Serie A

MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Madrid-Barcelona in 'clásico'; Liverpool in FA Cup

Real Madrid will try to overcome the absence of Karim Benzema when it hosts fierce rival Barcelona and its revamped attack

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefan Radu - Will remain sidelined Radu has not returned to practice in the lead-up for Sunday's clash with Roma, as he is dealing with plantar fasciitis and an ankle injury, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Radu will miss the second straight game because of his physical problems. Adam Marusic, Manuel Lazzari, Elseid Hysaj and Patric will be the top options on the defensive flanks.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Cataldi - Should be option versus Roma Cataldi (thigh) returned to full practice Friday and should be available Sunday against Roma, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Cataldi missed some time with a thigh strain, but he shook it off this week and should reprise his backup role in the midfield, as Lucas Leiva had won the starting job back before the hiccup. He has logged one goal, three shots, five chances and 16 crosses in the last five games, with most of the production coming in just one fixture, though.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Powered by Immobile, Sarri's Lazio are most clinical side in Europe's top leagues Lazio are running hot in front of goal ahead of Sunday's Rome derby, outperforming non-penalty xG more than any side in top five leagues

MARCH 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM