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Balotelli left off Italy's squad for World Cup playoffs

Mario Balotelli has been left off Italy’s squad for the World Cup playoffs

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patric - Draws three fouls versus Venezia Patric (illness) created one scoring chance, sent in one inaccurate cross, had one block and drew three fouls in Monday's 1-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Patric soldiered through an illness and, while he featured on the flank after a prolonged stretch as a center-back, he was not very involved in the offense. He is a longshot to start in Sunday's home game versus Roma since Adam Marusic will be back from suspension and Manuel Lazzari returned from injury in this one, replenishing Lazio's depth in the fullback spots.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Marusic - Eligible to face Roma Marusic will be back for Sunday's home game against Roma following a one-game ban.

Impact Marusic missed one fixture due to yellow-card accumulation. He can play on both defensive flanks, and therefore he could replace either Elseid Hysaj or Patric compared to their most recent XI. He has notched two shots, five crosses, four tackles and seven interceptions in the last five appearances.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Suspended for derby Zaccagni took one off-target shot, sent in one inaccurate cross, drew three fouls and had one interception in Monday's 0-1 loss to Bologna and will miss one game due to yellow-card...

Impact Zaccagni did not have a great outing and was booked for diving even though the referee had warned him a few minutes earlier. Pedro and Felipe Anderson will man the flanks in Sunday's clash with Roma, while Raul Moro and Luka Romero will be the top backups.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Immobile breaks scoring record in Lazio win over Venezia

Ciro Immobile has converted a penalty to become Lazio’s all-time leading scorer in Serie A

MARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lucas Leiva - Plays effective defense Leiva had one block, three interceptions, three tackles and one foul in the 1-0 victory over Venezia on Monday.

Impact As heavy favorites going into this match, the biggest pressure fell to Leiza and the rest of the defense to make sure Venezia didn't score. The defender lived up to the hype, and was able to log a few tackles like he normally does. Hopefully he can continue to bring the same energy in the next match against Roma.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Fires in 10 crosses Alberto had one shot, 10 crosses, seven corners and created three chances in the 1-0 victory over Venezia on Monday.

Impact With an aggressive offensive push in this match, Albert did all that he could to try and beat the keeper. While normally an aggressive crosser, the midfielder's performance was above his usual average, though not the most he has had this season. He should be one of the primary offensive tools utilized in the next match against Roma.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Scores once on penalty Immobile had one goal on three shots (one on goal), one cross, one tackle, created one chance and sustained two fouls in the 1-0 victory against Venezia on Monday.

Impact After going the entire first half without any action on offense, Immobile was finally able to draw blood in the 58th minute on a penalty shot. The forward is always a consistent threat to score, and has managed to net eight goals in his last nine appearances. Though it will be tough, there is a chance he will do it again in the next match against Roma.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Strakosha - Makes two saves in clean sheet Strakosha had two saves and conceded no goals in the 1-0 victory over Venezia on Monday.

Impact In a defensively driven match, Strakosha handled the two shots on goal easily, but Venezia were only able to drum up a total of seven shots. The keeper has been playing very well, recording clean sheets in his last two appearances. Hopefully he can keep the streak alive in the next match against Roma.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Lazzari - Logs two crosses as substitute Lazzari had two crosses in 12 minutes of play in the 1-0 victory over Venezia on Monday.

Impact After missing the last five matches with a sprained thigh, Lazzari finally made his return against Venezia. Though he only played for 12 minutes, this is a sign that the midfielder is progressing towards his former self. It is unclear at this time whether he will be ready to make a bigger impact in the next match against Roma.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Radu - Won't play Monday Radu (foot) will miss out versus Venezia on Monday.

Impact After starting three straight matches, Radu suddenly finds himself out of the squad due to his foot problem. With Radu on the shelf, Elseid Hysaj will reclaim his spot in the starting XI after having been left on the bench in those three aforementioned contests.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Lazzari - Held out against Venezia Lazzari (thigh) was not named to the math-day squad versus Venezia on Monday.

Impact Lazzari was originally thought to be available off the bench Monday but instead will miss his sixth straight contest. Even once cleared to play, the defender is far from a lock for the starting XI considering he has featured in just eight of his 21 appearances this year.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patric - In starting XI Patric (illness) will be in the starting XI for Monday's matchup with Venezia.

Impact Patric has started 15 of his 20 appearances for the club this season in which he has generated one goal on 10 shots (three on target), one assist and 31 clearances. The defender figures to continue providing the bulk of his fantasy value from defensive stats, limiting him to a mid-range option.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: EPL leader Man City at Palace; Madrid at Mallorca

Manchester City travels to Crystal Palace looking to go six points clear of Liverpool again in a Premier League title tussle that's become tighter than expected

MARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patric - Dealing with illness Patric did not practice Sunday due to the flu, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Patric would likely start as a right-back considering the absences of Stefan Radu and Adam Marusic and the fact that Manuel Lazzari is just coming back from an injury, but he will need to fully shake off the illness in the lead-up of the game. He has notched one assist, four shots, 25 clearnaces and 12 tackels in 16 matches.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Radu - Questionable for Venezia match Radu trained very little after the Cagliari game due to plantar fasciitis, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Radu has skipped multiple sessions due to the nagging injury and was limited late in the week. He is trending towards missing this one, the publication informs. Manuel Lazzari could be back in the role, while Patric is questionable too due to an illness. Whoever is in better shape will get the start opposite to Elseid Hysaj.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Lazzari - Could return against Venezia Lazzari (thigh) practiced almost fully this week and might be rushed back Monday due to other absences in the role, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Lazzari has been out for a month due to a thigh strain, but he has looked fine in training lately, the publication adds. With Adam Marusic suspended and Stefan Radu and Patric iffy, Lazzari could make an immediate return to the XI. He has notched two goals, one assist, 32 crosses and 14 tackles in 21 appearances (eight starts).

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Leiva: 'Anfield on Champions League nights is beautiful... it gives players 10% more motivation' The Lazio and former Liverpool player on the power of Anfield, telling Gerrard to look after Coutinho and the strength of Inzaghi and Klopp

MARCH 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Thomas Strakosha - Three saves in clean sheet Strakosha made three saves and one clearance during Saturday's 3-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Strakosha saved all three of the shots he faced to earn his fifth clean sheet of the season in his 13th start. The keeper is likely to be a top option next time out as well, against Venezia, who have struggled on both sides of the ball.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Marusic - Sent off in win Marusic was sent off during Saturday's 3-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Marusic was sent off for a second yellow card during Saturday's 3-0 win and will miss Monday's clash with Venezia. The midfielder will likely be replaced by Elseid Hysaj, who moved over to cover for him while he was out with an illness earlier in the season.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Moves to nine assist Milinkovic-Savic provided one assist on one chance created during Saturday's 3-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic has now moved to nine assists and 20 goal contributions as he continues yet another brilliant Serie A campaign. The midfielder has already equaled his career-best season (20/21, eight goals, nine assists) and with plenty of matches still to play, is set to blow past those marks. He has a good chance of setting career-highs next time out, against Venezia on Monday.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Scores Saturday Alberto scored once on three shots (two on goal), as well as creating a single chance during Saturday's 3-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Alberto scored once, his first goal since December, during Saturday's comfortable win. The attacking midfielder has 11 goal contributions on the season and has been a consistent fantasy threat with his role on set-pieces. He will be a stout play against Venezia next time out.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Anderson - Goal, assist in win Anderson scored once and provided one assist during Saturday's 3-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Anderson scored an added an assist to move to 12 goal contributions on the season. The winger has been a boom-bust fantasy play, with a nearly non-existent ceiling. That said against weaker opponents Anderson can feast, and Monday's clash with Venezia promises to be a high-scoring, and likely one-sided, affair.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Scores in rout Immobile scored once on three shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 3-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Immobile scored his 20th goal of the campaign with an excellent finish to take the lead during Saturday's win. The forward has been absolutely prolific and is worth rostering in all formats. Next up is a Monday clash with Venezia, who will be hard-pressed to contain Immobile.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro's Stunning Volley at the Olimpico! ' Top 5 Goals ' Round 27 ' Serie A 2021/22

MARCH 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE