Lazio Team News Page 70 - Soccer

Adam Marusic - Probable for Fiorentina match Marusic dealt with an illness earlier this week, but he practiced fully Saturday, coach Maurizio Sarri informed.

Impact Marusic is expected to be available for Saturday's game versus Fiorentina, although the coach might elect to bring him off the bench in this one, with Manuel Lazzari getting the nod and Elseid Hysaj moving to the left flank. Marusic has started in the last eight games.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitrije Kamenovic - Unavailable against Fiorentina Kamenovic is not yet with the team due to bureaucratic issues, coach Maurizio Sarri announced.

Impact Kamenovic is taking care of some red tap in his home country and will not be an option for this one. He figures to be a deep backup in the defense when available.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Akpa - Unavailable versus Fiorentina Akpa Akpro (COVID-19) has not practiced this week, but he should be back on the pitch soon, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Akpa Akpro was forced to miss AFCON as he was hit hard by COVID-19. It seems that he has improved from a health standpoint, although it could take him a while to be ready for a game conditioning-wise. In any case, he is mostly a rotational piece in the Lazio midfield.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Expected to return versus Fiorentina Pedro (calf) went into full training Wednesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Pedro missed the last game and a couple weeks of practice because of a calf problem. He is likely to be part of the squad list for Saturday's match versus Fiorentina since he has re-joined the group, but the coach could decide to ease him into action, also considering that Felipe Anderson and Mattia Zaccaghi are both available. Pedro has posted seven goals, four assists, 25 shots and 26 chances in 22 games thus far.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jovane Cabral - Transfers to Lazio Cabral has joined Lazio on a season-long loan with option to buy from Sporting CP, the team informed.

Impact Cabral has posted three goals and one assist in 17 appearances across all competitions this season. He will mostly back up Ciro Immobile after the departure of Vedat Muriqi, although he can also feature on either flank. He has notched two chances, one cross and two interceptions in three Champions League appearances this season.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitrije Kamenovic - Pens contract with Lazio Kamenovic has joined Lazio on a permanent move from Cukaricki, the team informed.

Impact Kamenovic has been practicing in Rome since the summer, but the team did not sign him in the previous window due to rules related to extra-EU players. He will be an option behind Adam Marusic at left-back and could be deployed as a center-back in a pinch.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Radu - Returns to practice Radu trained with the rest of the group Tuesday, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Radu missed the last two matches because of undisclosed reasons and had not been seen at the training center for ten days. He will be an option for February 5th's match with Fiorentina, although Lazio might recover also starter Francesco Acerbi (thigh) during the break.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Balotelli back in Italy squad after 3-year absence

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JANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thomas Strakosha - Blanks Atalanta Strakosha had two saves while keeping a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Strakosha answered the ball on the lone two Atalanta attempts on goal and was helped by the fact that the opponents were very depleted offensively. It is his second clean sheet in eight matches since taking over between the sticks. He has allowed ten goals and made 17 saves. Lazio will visit Fiorentina on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elseid Hysaj - Wins four tackles versus Atalanta Hysaj sent in one inaccurate cross, drew two fouls and won eight duels and four of four tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Hysaj was not a big factor on offense but shined on the other end in this one. He has logged 24 crosses, 38 tackles, 23 interceptions and 18 clearances in 21 matches so far. Lazio will visit Fiorentina on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Leiva - Gritty versus Atalanta Leiva had one block and one interception and won two of four tackles and six duels in Saturday's 0-0d draw with Atalanta.

Impact Leiva returned to the XI after a while thanks to Danilo Cataldi's suspension and mostly took care of the dirty work in the midfield. He has notched 14 interceptions, 15 clearances, four blocks and two chances in 21 games (nine starts). Lazio will visit Fiorentina on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toma Basic - Comes off bench in Atalanta game Basic (undisclosed) picked up no stats in 11 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Basic returned after missing one game, but he did not contribute at all in his limited time on the pitch. He will be in contention with Luis Alberto in February 6th's match against Fiorentina. He has recorded two goals, seven shots, nine crosses and 13 clearances in 15 matches (six starts).

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Cataldi - Will return against Fiorentina Cataldi cleared his one-game suspension in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Cataldi will be back in the XI for February 6th's away game against Fiorentina and likely draw the start over Lucas Leiva as it has been the case in recent rounds. He has tallied one goal, two assists, nine chances and 25 tackles in 20 games (14 starts).

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Pretty good against Atalanta Alberto took one shot on target, sent in six crosses (two accurate), created three scoring chances and drew one foul in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Alberto was one of the few Lazio players that managed to put up decent numbers in the stalemate, as he paced his team in crosses and chance. He has notched one goal, eight shots, eight chances and 31 crosses in the last five games. Lazio will visit Fiorentina on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Draws five fouls against Atalanta Zaccagni (ankle) took two off-target shots, sent in one inaccurate cross, created one scoring chance and draw five fouls in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Zaccagni managed to play the full game despite hurting his ankle midweek, but did not have a great performance overall. He has scored once and tallied one assist, six shots, six chances and nine crosses in the last six appearances. Lazio will visit Fiorentina on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Anderson - Underwhelming versus Atalanta Anderson took one off-target shot, sent in five crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance and won four of four tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Anderson salvaged his day with some peripheral stats, but he did not manage to pull his weight on the offensive end in this one. He has provided three assists in the last six matches, adding three shots, ten chances and 13 crosses. Lazio will visit Fiorentina on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Pedestrian against Atalanta Milinkovic-Savic took one off-target shot, sent in three crosses (one accurate), created one chance and won three of three duels in Saturday's 0-0

Impact Milinkovic-Savic picked up a few stats on the defensive end, but it was not enough to offset an uncharacteristically subdued outing in the final third. He has notched two goals, three assists, 12 shots and eight chances in the last five games. Lazio will visit Fiorentina on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Contained by Atalanta Immobile took two off-target shots, sent in four inaccurate crosses, drew two fouls and had two successful take-ons in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Immobile lost the personal duel with Merih Demiral and did not have great touch overall. He had scored four goals in the past three matches, adding 13 shots and four chances. Lazio will visit Fiorentina on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late Džeko goal sees Inter beat Venezia to go 5 points clear

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JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Stefan Radu - Set to stay out against Atalanta Radu has not been spotted in practice all week, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Radu is headed for the second straight absence for undisclosed reasons. Patric is slated to again replace Francesco Acerbi in the back, with Denis Vavro as the emergency option.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Should be fine for Atalanta game Zaccagni (ankle) was able to log a full practice Friday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Zaccagni sprained his ankle in the midweek Coppa Italia game, but it does not appear that the issue will force him to miss time. Raul Moro and Manuel Lazzari would be the options in the role in case the coach decided to spare him, at least initially. He has tallied one goal, one assist, five shots and five chances in the last five appearances.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Will miss Atalanta match Pedro (calf) has not practiced all week, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Pedro will miss at least one game because of a calf problem he picked up in the previous game. Either Mattia Zaccagni or Raul Moro will join Ciro Immobile and Felipe Anderson in the frontline Saturday.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toma Basic - Returns to practice Basic (undisclosed) practiced with the rest of the group Friday, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Basic was sidelined for the past ten days for unknown reasons. He is set to being an option in the midfield, although Luis Alberto will probably stay in the XI given his lack of practice. He has posted two assists, seven shots, nine crosses and 13 clearances in 14 matches (six starts).

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Tweaks ankle in domestic cup game Zaccagni subbed off at halftime in Tuesday's Coppa Italia against Udinese due to an ankle injury, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Zaccagni got tangled up with Isaac Success on a tackle and bowed out at halftime after trying to play through it. He will be assessed in the next couple of days. With Pedro (calf) unlikely to recover for the Atalanta clash, Raul Moro or Luka Romero could get a spot start Saturday.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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