LAZIO NEWS

Ivan Provedel - Blanks Spezia Provedel registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 3-0 victory versus Spezia.

Impact Provedel had to pull off just a pair of run-of-mill saves and was lucky in the early going, as Spezia missed the target on two clear-cut chances. He has kept seven clean sheets, allowed one goal, and made 19 saves in the last eight matches. Lazio will host Torino next Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Romagnoli - Logs four clearance versus Spezia Romagnoli won four duels and one tackle and had four clearances in Friday's 3-0 win against Spezia.

Impact Romagnoli turned in his usual solid shift as Lazio once again blanked their opponents. He has recorded four tackles (one won), one interception, 18 clearances (three won), and three blocks in the last five matches, with four clean sheets.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Marusic - Wins three tackles against Spezia Marusic had one cross (zero accurate), two interceptions, one clearance, and four tackles (three won) in Friday's 3-0 win against Spezia.

Impact Marusic put up strong numbers in the back as Lazio secured another clean sheet, but he didn't attack much in this one. He has tallied six crosses (one accurate), eight tackles (seven won), eight interceptions, and seven clearances in his last five appearances.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Cataldi - Suspended for Torino game Cataldi had one tackle (zero won), one clearance, and one interception and picked up his fifth yellow card in Friday's 3-0 win versus Spezia.

Impact Cataldi had a workmanlike performance and will have to miss the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. If Matias Vecino doesn't recover from his knee issue, Marcos Antonio will anchor the midfield next Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Serviceable against Spezia Alberto created three scoring chances and generated two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and two corners in Friday's 3-0 win against Spezia.

Impact Alberto didn't have a super showing but contributed across the board on offense in the comfortable win, leading his side in key passes. He has logged one assist, 12 shots (three on target), nine chances created, and 18 crosses (six accurate) in the past five matches. Lazio will host Torino next Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Fires three shots in Spezia tilt Milinkovic-Savic won six duels and one of two tackles and recorded three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 3-0 win versus Spezia.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic did a little bit of everything but wasn't as good as in the past two matches in this one. He has hit the net twice and added ten shots (three on target), four chances created, and five crosses (one accurate) in the past five fixtures. Lazio will host Torino next Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Creates two chances versus Spezia Zaccagni registered three tackles (two won), drew six fouls, had six successful take-ons, and created three scoring chances in Friday's 3-0 win against Spezia.

Impact Zaccagni had some success in the peripheral stats but not so much in the key ones, taking a step back after a few great showings. He has scored twice, provided an assist, taken six shots (five on target), and created six chances in the past five matches. Lazio will host Torino next Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Antonio - Hits the net in Spzie game Antonio won one duel, had one successful take-on, and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in ten minutes Friday's 3-0 victory versus Spezia.

Impact Antonio subbed in late and rounded out the score with a solo counter after an opposing free kick, outmuscling a pair of defenders and keeping his aplomb in front of the goalie. He might get a rare starter next week since Danilo Cataldi is suspended and Matias Vecino is banged up. He has logged seven tackles, three interceptions, nine clearances, and two shots in 15 appearances (five starts) so far.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Converts PK against Spezia Immobile scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target) in Friday's 3-0 win against Spezia.

Impact Immobile had a limited output, but he coolly bagged a penalty kick to give his team the lead in the first half. He hadn't hit the net in four appearances and reached the double-digit threshold in Serie A play. He has logged seven shots (three on target) and three key passes in his last five matches. Lazio will host Torino next Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Anderson - Scores versus Spezia Anderson scored one goal to go with four shots (three on target), two crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Friday's 3-0 victory against Spezia.

Impact Anderson bagged the second goal for his side with an easy finish from inside the box after a fast interplay between multiple teammates. He also paced his team in shots, notching a new season high. He had last scored on January 24. He has registered six attempts (five on target), eight chances created, and nine crosses (one accurate) in the past five games. Lazio will host Torino next Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lazio increases hold on 2nd with 3-0 win at Spezia

Lazio increased its hold on second place in Serie A with a 3-0 win at Spezia

APRIL 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Nicolo Casale - Pulled from XI Casale won't start in Friday's match versus Casale due to a late physical problem and has been replaced by Patric, the League informs.

Impact Casale picked up a muscular issue warming up and won't get the nod. He's listed on the bench but unlikely to feature give the circumstances.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Lazio at Spezia, Lyon visits Toulouse

Lazio hopes to solidify its second-place spot in Serie A when it visits Spezia

APRIL 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Matias Vecino - Ruled out for Spezia match Vecino "has a sore knee and will rest for a few days before being re-evaluated," coach Maurizio Sarri announced.

Impact Vecino couldn't practice in the last couple of days and will undergo some treatments to let the inflammation subside. Danilo Cataldi is poised to join Luis Alberto and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in the midfield Friday, while Toma Basic and Marcos Antonio will back up the starters.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Provedel - Concedes once versus Juventus Provedel made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Juventus.

Impact Provedel saw his streak of clean sheet ends at six as Adrien Rabiot managed to beat him after multiple point-blank attempts on a corner kick. He has made 17 saves in the past seven matches. Lazio will visit Spezia Friday.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elseid Hysaj - Pretty good against Juventus Hysaj won five duels, had three clearances and one interception, and sent in one inaccurate cross in Saturday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Hysaj turned in a solid shift and was particularly busy in the back. He has started five games in a row, recording two key passes, three inaccurate crosses, six tackles (three won), and nine clearances.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Casale - Logs five clearances versus Juventus Casale registered one tackle (one won), five successful duels, and five clearances in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Juventus.

Impact Casale was under pressure, especially in the second half, but held his own for the most part, even though his side gave up one goal. He has notched four tackles (three won), one interception, and five clearances in the last four matches, contributing to three clean sheets.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Anderson - Provides secondary assist in Juventus game Anderson won two of two tackles, had four crosses (one accurate), and one chance created and logged a secondary assist in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Juventus.

Impact Anderson was pretty lively and started the action that eventually led to Mattia Zaccagni's game-winner with a strong sprint and cut from the right flank. He has registered two shots on target, seven chances created, and eight crosses (one accurate) in the last five games. Lazio will visit Spezia Friday.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Quiet versus Juventus Immobile won one duel and recorded one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Juventus.

Impact Immobile didn't participate in the two goals and was mostly held his check by the opposing defense. He hasn't looked great in the past two games after his latest thigh injury. He has registered four shots (one on target) and three chances in his last four appearances. Lazio will visit Spezia Friday.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Dishes assist against Juventus Alberto assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate), and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Juventus.

Impact Alberto led his team in attempts and key passes and had a brilliant assist for Matteo Zaccagni, as he flicked the ball toward his teammate with his heel rather than finishing on his own from a very favorable position. He's now up to five helpers in the season. He has recorded ten shots (three on target), seven chances created, and 20 crosses (seven accurate) in the last five fixtures. Lazio will visit Spezia Friday.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Hits the net in Juventus clash Milinkovic-Savic scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal), one block, and nine successful duels in Saturday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic broke the deadlock near the end of the first half with a clever finish from close range after a timely cut behind the defense. He took the most shots since October 27 in this one. He has bagged two goals in a row after a long drought. He has added nine attempts (two on target), four chances created, and five crosses (one accurate) in the last five matches. Lazio will visit Spezia Friday.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Shines agaisnt Juventus Zaccagni scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Juventus.

Impact Zaccagni had a highly clinical performance as he set up Sergej Milinkovic-Savic with a little ball over the top and then hit the net from the middle of the box with a precise finish. He's now up to ten goals and five assists in the season. Lazio will visit Spezia Friday.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE