LAZIO NEWS

Pedro - Scores in home draw Pedro scored one goal from two shots, created two chances and sent in two inaccurate crosses in Thursday's 4-4 draw to Udinese.

Impact Pedro scored in the 51st minute to cut Udinese's lead to 3-2. That was his sixth goal in the season, and helped his side avoid the home loss. The forward will now look to get on the scoresheet again at Sampdoria on Sunday.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Scores against Udinese Immobile scored one goal from two shots, made one interception and one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Thursday's 4-4 draw to Udinese.

Impact Immobile scored in the 34th minute to cut Udinese's lead to 2-1 and push their comeback. That was his 14th goal in the season, while he also received his third yellow card. He will now look to keep things rolling at Sampdoria on Sunday.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pepe Reina - Allows four goals in draw Reina made one save and one clearance during Thursday's 4-4 draw to Udinese.

Impact Reina had a very busy match and saved only one of five shots he faced during the 90 minutes. The goalkeeper has only two clean sheets over 15 starts in the season. He will now look to bounce back when they visit Sampdoria on Sunday.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Available versus Sampdoria Felipe cleared his suspension in Monday's 4-4 draw with Sampdoria.

Impact Felipe will be eligible to play against Sampdoria Sunday and will be back to the starting XI next to Francesco Acerbi, as he has done for most of the season. Stefan Radu will be their top backup since Patric is suspended. He has posted 20 tackles, 20 interceptions and 45 clearances in 12 matches, two no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patric - Sent off against Udinese Patric was shown a red card in the 57th minute of Thursday's draw against Udinese, following a foul on Isaac Success for his second booking of the game. He made a block, an interce...

Impact Patric will be suspended for Sunday's clash against Sampdoria, but Luiz Felipe should return from his suspension into central defense for the game.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Starting versus Udinese Pedro (knee) will feature in the starting XI against Udinese on Thursday.

Impact Pedro will make his seventh start in the club's last eight contests, having recorded four goals on eight shots (five on target), one assist and eight crosses (zero accurate) in his prior seven outings. The forward should continue to feature heavily in the Lazio attack and should offer top-half fantasy value.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man United still without Rangnick against Arsenal

Ralf Rangnick is awaiting his work visa following his appointment as Manchester United's interim manager on Monday so Michael Carrick will lead the team into its Premier League gam...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pedro - Good to go for Napoli game Pedro had no lingering effects after a knock and will be available Thursday against Napoli, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Pedro bowed out early in the past game, but it was nothing more than a contusion. It remains possible that the coach manages his minutes considering his age and the busy schedule, but the decision will not be injury-related.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Marusic - Should be available versus Udinese Marusic was able to train fully Wednesday and will likely be a bench option Wednesday against Udinese, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Marusic is distant from being in top shape after dealing with COVID for a while, even though he did not have major symptoms. The coach suggested his playing time will be capped in his first games back, therefore Manuel Lazzari and Elseid Hysaj should remain the top guys on the defensive flanks for the time being.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Suspended for Udinese game Felipe won two duels, had two interceptions and one clearance and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Udinese.

Impact Felipe had a rough performance due to Napoli's offensive prowess and will have to sit out one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Either Patric or Stefan Radu will replace him in the middle of the defense.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Anderson - Silent in Napoli clash Anderson sent in two inaccurate crosses, created one scoring chance, had one interception and won two duels in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Anderson did very little of note in the romp and often looked disengaged. He has provided just one assist in the past six matches, adding five shots, six chances created and nine crosses. Lazio will host Udinese Thursday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Contained by Napoli Immobile took two shots (one on target), won one duel and was dispossessed once in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Immobile challenged the goalkeeper in the early going after a relentless run, but he was then mostly brought down by the nature of the game and Napoli outclassing his side. He has yet to go without scoring for two Serie A matches in row in the season. Lazio will host Udinese Thursday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Fires two shots against Napoli Alberto took two shots (one on target), sent in two crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances and had two interceptions in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Alberto put together an okay line despite the rough loss, picking up small numbers in a few categories. He had the best chance for his side, but David Ospina pulled it out of the top corner. He has posted two goals, four assists, 17 shots and 20 chances created in 14 games. Lazio will host Udinese Thursday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Held in check by Napoli Milinkovic-Savic took one off-target shot, sent in one inaccurate cross and had one block and one interception in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic had an uninspiring performance like most of his teammates in this one. He has not collected points in the last four games, where he has tallied six shots, one chance and two crosses. Lazio will host Udinese Thursday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Limps off versus Napoli Pedro created two scoring chances, drew one foul, won two douels and sent in one accurate cross in 75 minutes in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Lazio and left the game a little early due to...

Impact Pedro did not have a great outing like most of his teammates and subbed off with 15 minutes to go after a tackle, although the game had already been decided. He will be assessed in practice. Mattia Zaccagni and Raul Moro would be next in line on offense. Lazio will host Udinese Thursday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pepe Reina - Allows four goals versus Napoli Reina had four saves, one goal and one punch and conceded four times in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Reina mostly paid the price for his team's woeful defending in this one and surrendered four goals for the second time in the campaign. He has allowed 25 goals, made 30 saves and kept two clean sheets in 14 games. Lazio will host Udinese Thursday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli pays tribute to Maradona, takes outright Serie A lead

Dries Mertens scored twice as Napoli beat Lazio 4-0 to take the outright lead of Serie A on the night it paid tribute to soccer great Diego Maradona

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inter beats Venezia 2-0, Juventus loses to Atalanta

Inter Milan kept up the pressure on the top two in Serie A as the defending champion won at Venezia 2-0

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adam Marusic - Shakes off COVID-19 Marusic has tested negative for Coronavirus. will head back to Rome Saturday and will be unavailable against Napoli, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Marusic had to spend the quarantine in Montenegro after getting infected while with his national team. He has not practiced in over two weeks. The coaching staff will evaluate after the Sunday clash whether he could be back for the midweek match against Napoli. Manuel Lazzari and Elseid Hysaj will again man the defensive flanks in the meantime.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nani's 2022 option declined by Major League Soccer's Orlando

Nani’s 2022 option was declined by Major League Soccer’s Orlando, allowing the 35-year-old forward to leave on a free transfer

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Felipe Anderson - Features against Lokomotiv Moscow Anderson (calf) drew the start in Thursday's 3-0 win over Lokomotiv Moscow in Europa League.

Impact Anderson left the Juventus game a little early, but his calf problem was not serious and he will keep starting Sunday against Napoli. He has tallied three goals, three assists, 19 shots and 22 chances created in 13 games.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Returns in Europa League Immobile (calf) got the start and scored two PKs in Thursday's win over Lokomotiv Moscow.

Impact Immobile was a late call for the previous Serie A game and did manage to shake off his calf problem with a few more days of practice. He will return to the XI in Sunday's match against Napoli, replacing either Mattia Zaccagni or Pedro. He has scored ten goals, provided two assists, taken 45 shots and created eight chances in 11 matches.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Anderson - Avoids serious injuries Anderson (calf) did not sustain a significant injury and could be available for Thursday's Europa League game, the Lazio's team doctor announced.

Impact Anderson left the Juventus game a little early as he felt a calf muscle tighten up, but it was nothing more than that. He should have no issues being ready for Sunday's clash with Napoli.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Rayo Vallecano tries to remain unbeaten at home

Rayo Vallecano tries to remain unbeaten at home in the Spanish league when it hosts Mallorca

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Danilo Cataldi - Wins two tackles against Juventus Cataldi sent in one inaccurate cross, won two of three tackles and six duels and had three interceptions in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Cataldi puts up numbers in the passive phase, but he caused the first penalty kick of the game with a careless tackle in the box. He has started over Lucas Leiva in the last four games, tallying two shots, one chance, ten tackles and three interceptions. Lazio will face Napoli away next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE