Lazio Team News Page 73 - Soccer

Elseid Hysaj - Doubtful for Verona game Hysaj is a longshot to play Wednesday versus Verona as he skipped practice in the last two days due to muscle fatigue in his thigh, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Hysaj might be outright excluded from the squad list if he does not manage to return on the pitch Wednesday for the final sessions. He is poised to be a bench option even if he improves, with either Manuel Lazzari or Stefan Radu taking his place in the back.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Tests positive for COVID-19 Immobile has contracted Coronavirus, La Gazzetta dello Sport announced.

Impact Immobile missed the previous game with a different illness and was already isolating because his wife tested positive. He will remain sidelined for Wednesday's game versus Venezia and will look to clear the protocol during the upcoming break. Lazio will likely confirm the light trident, with Vedat Muriqi as the top backup.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Nets one goal in win Zaccagni scored one goal on four shots (one on target), delivered two crosses, made one interception and drew one foul in Friday's 3-1 win versus Genoa.

Impact Zaccagni had a great offensive outing as he found the back of the net in the second half to help his side take home all three points. The forward has now registered two goals and two assists in his last four appearances, along with producing eight shots, four chances created and eight crosses.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Acerbi - Scores against Genoa Acerbi scored one goal on one shot on target, made one interception, committed one foul and made one clearance in Friday's 3-1 win versus Genoa.

Impact Acerbi had a great offensive outing as he found the back of the net in the second half. The center-back has now registered two goals and one assist in 24 appearances this season. However, he holds little fantasy value outside of racking up defensive stats and being an aerial threat on set piece situations.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Registers two assists in win Alberto provided two assists, created two chances, delivered four crosses and won one tackle in Friday's 3-1 win versus Genoa.

Impact Alberto came off the bench in the second half and displayed an excellent offensive outing as he collected two assists to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder's playing time, however, has been limited as of late as he has failed to start a game since Dec. 2. He has registered two goals and six assists in 22 appearances this season. He will push to be included in the starting XI Wednesday versus Venezia after a great offensive performance.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Anderson - Provides assist versus genoa Anderson provided one assist, created three chances, won two tackles, made one interception and committed two fouls in Friday's 3-1 win versus Genoa.

Impact Anderson had a good offensive outing as he registered one assist in the first half, along with three chances created. The forward's playing time, however, is a concern as he has started once in the last four games. He will push to be confirmed in the starting XI Wednesday versus Venezia after a positive offensive performance.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Scores in win Pedro scored one goal on three shots (two on target), created two chances, won one tackle, delivered one cross and drew two fouls in Friday's 3-1 win versus Genoa.

Impact Pedro had a great offensive outing as he found the back of the net in the first half to open the scoring. The striker has now registered one goal and one assist in his last three appearances, along with racking up four shots, three chances created and four crosses.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Strakosha - Makes one save in win Strakosha made one save and allowed one goal in Friday's 3-1 win versus Genoa.

Impact Strakosha did not have much to do Friday, except for making a save. However, he failed to keep a clean sheet as he allowed a goal late in the second half. The keeper has now registered one clean sheets in his last four appearances, along with producing 11 saves and allowing four goals in the same time span.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Serie A leader Inter routs last-placed Salernitana 5-0

Serie A leader Inter Milan has routed last-place Salernitana 5-0

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lazio 3-1 Genoa ' A comfortable home win for Lazio ' Serie A 2021/22

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Ciro Immobile - Ruled out for Genoa game Immobile (illness) was not named in the squad list to face Genoa Friday.

Impact Immobile is battling a stomach bag and a fever and will try to shake them off for Wednesday's match against Venezie. Either Felipe Anderson or Vedat Muriqi will take his place in the middle of the attack.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salernitana risks Serie A exclusion for conflict of interest

Last-placed Salernitana risks being removed from Serie A after no acceptable offers were made in a forced sale of the club

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ciro Immobile - Questionable for Genoa game Immobile did not practice Friday because of an illness and might miss Friday's match versus Genoa, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Immobile has only a few hours to shake it off ahead of Friday's match. The coach has generally preferred using a false-nine, either Felipe Anderson or Pedro, when Immobile was missing rather than deploy his backup Vedat Muriqi.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Available against Genoa Pedro (thigh) left the last game before picking up a serious injury and will be an option Friday versus Genoa, coach Maurizio Sarri announced.

Impact Pedro (thigh) stopped in time after experiencing some discomfort and has been able to shake it off in recent days. He will be in contention with Felipe Anderson and Mattia Zaccagni for two spots on the wings against Genoa. He has posted one goal, one assist, three shots and six chances crated in the last five starts.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Acerbi - Makes four clearances in loss Acerbi had one off-target shot, made two tackles (one won), four clearances and one interception during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Sassuolo.

Impact Acerbi had a busy day as the opposition came out striking after Lazio opened the scoring in the 6th minute. The centre back had some nice stats here, but it wasn't enough to help his side to preserve the lead. Up next for Acerbi is Friday's home match against Genoa.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Strakosha - Concedes two in loss Strakosha made four saves and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Sassuolo.

Impact Strakosha had a great first half with several big saves, but then he was beaten twice during a six-minute span in the second frame as the opposition came from behind to get a 2-1 win. The goalkeeper made back-to-back Serie A starts for the first time this season and will hope to remain in the lineup for Friday's home match against Genoa.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Quiet performance in loss Immobile had one off-target shot, created two chances and drew two fouls during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Sassuolo.

Impact Immobile had one of his worst performances of the season so far, being held to just one shot attempted as his side was entirely dominated by the opposition. The striker is still one of Serie A top goalscorers, with 13 goals over 15 appearances this season and will try to add to his tally during Friday's home match against Genoa.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Poised to return versus Genoa Alberto (thigh) was able to practice with no limitations Tuesday, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Alberto played just 15 minutes in the last three games, and was outright unavailable for the most recent one, due to a minor thigh injury. He is set to resume being an option in Friday's home game against Genoa and will be in contention to start with Toma Basic. The coach might opt to bring him off the bench given the circumstances. He has logged two goals, four assists, 20 shots and 21 chances created in 15 games (12 starts).

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Avoids substantial issues Zaccagni (calf) practiced fully Tuesday and said that he was fine after some discomfort in the Sassuolo game, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Zaccagni is set to be available for Friday's game versus Genoa and will likely keep starting considering his strong form and the fact that Pedro is banged up. He has logged one goal, two assists, four shots and four chances created in the last three games.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Will return against Genoa Milinkovic-Savic cleared his suspension in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic will be back in the XI for Friday's home game versus Genoa, replacing either Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro or Toma Basic in the midfield. Both backups would be on the bench if Luis Alberto shook off his thigh problem. Milinkovic-Savic has posted five goals, five assists, 33 shots and 22 chances created in 16 matches so far.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inter gives sign of intent with 4-0 win to go top of Serie A

Inter Milan has given an emphatic sign of intent as the defending Serie A champion moved to the top of Serie A with a crushing 4-0 victory over relegation-threatened Cagliari

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mattia Zaccagni - Scores and limps off against Sassuolo Zaccagni took two shots on target, sent in two inaccurate crosses, won two of two tackles and scored a goal in 65 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo before leaving the game w...

Impact Zaccagni broke the deadlock in the first half with a comfortable finish from inside the box, but he came up gimpy after a tackle and bowed out after a few minutes. Pedro picked up an injury in this game as well, so Lazio risk to be short-handed on the flanks in Friday's home game versus Genoa.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Subs off against Sassuolo Pedro created one scoring chance, won one tackle, picked up an assist and left Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo at halftime due to a muscular injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Pedro did not have a particularly busy performance, but he teed up Mattia Zaccagni on the opening goal with a pinpoint square ball. He did not emerge from the locker room due to some thigh discomfort. He will be assessed in the next few days. Lazio will face Genoa at home Friday.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Unavailale against Sassuolo Alberto (thigh) did not make the match-day squad list to face Sassuolo Sunday.

Impact Alberto is missing because of a late thigh injury. Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro is filling in for him in the midfield, with Danilo Cataldi and Toma Basic completing the line and Lucas Leiva and Andre Anderson as the alternatives off the bench.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Questionable for Sassuolo match Alberto has not practiced in the last two days due to a thigh problem and is a long-shot to feature Sunday versus Sassuolo, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Alberto was managed in the midweek Europa League game against Galatasaray and the coach hinted that he was not 100 percent. He will have another test on game-day, but the reports are pessimistic. With Sergej Milinkovic-Savic also unavailable because of a suspension, Lazio will have to lean on backups Toma Basic and Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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