LAZIO NEWS

Misfiring Inter attack missing former star Lukaku

Inter Milan sorely missed Romelu Lukaku on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tiemoue Bakayoko and Franck Kessie allegedly racially abused by Lazio fans AC Milan midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has accused Lazio fans of racial abusing him and team-mate Franck Kessie.The incident is alleged to hav...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lucas Leiva - Works hard versus Milan Leiva had two blocks and two interceptions and won two of seven tackles and 11 duels in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Leiva piled up defensive numbers in the crunch match, but Milan still had the upper hand for most of it and found the target twice. He generally provides a very limited offensive contribution. Lazio will host Cagliari Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Lazzari - Makes sub appearance versus Milan Lazzari (calf) sent in one inaccurate cross, drew one foul and won one duel in 26 minutes in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Lazzari looked decent in his limited minutes and will likely return to the starting lineup in Sunday's home game versus Cagliari. He has scored once thus far, adding one chance, five crosses and two tackles.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Puts up numbers versus Milan Felipe (calf) had two blocks and five clearances and won five duels and one of three tackles in Sunday's 0-2 loss versus Milan.

Impact Felipe fared decently in his return from injury, but that did not prevent the opponents from hitting the net twice. He has opened the season ahead of Patric and Stefan Radu in the defensive depth chart. Lazio will host Cagliari Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Struggles against Milan Immobile (thigh) took one shot on target, had one successful take-on, won one duel and was dispossessed three times in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Immobile managed to take just one weak shot that was easily saved by Mike Maignan and also caused a PK when tracking back, but Frank Kessie missed it. He will look to bounce back in Sunday's home game versus Cagliari. He has posted four goals, nine shots and three chances in three games.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Subpar against Milan Milinkovic-Savic took two shots on target, had two interceptions, drew two fouls and won eight duels in Sunday's 2-0 win over Milan.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic was a big physical presence in the midfield and led his team in shots despite the low number. However, it was a rather disappointing game overall for him and for Lazio in general. He has tallied one goal, one assist, five shots and four chances created in three matches. Lazio will host Cagliari Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Disappointing against Milan Alberto took one off-target shot, sent in one inaccurate cross, won five duels and drew two fouls in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Alberto never had it going in this one and Lazio struggled to put up much offense and were overrun by Milan. He feasted over Spezia with one goal and three assists. He has logged three shots, four chances created and six crosses in the last three games. Lazio will host Cagliari Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pepe Reina - Concedes twice against Milan Reina had one save, one clearance and one punch and gave up two goals in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Reina could do little on either goal, both coming from wide-open opponents in the box. He has allowed four goals and made four saves in the first three matches. Lazio will host Cagliari Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hertha, Gladbach get 1st Bundesliga wins; Frankfurt draws

French striker Myziane Maolida has scored on his Bundesliga debut to seal a much-needed 3-1 win for Hertha Berlin at promoted Bochum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ibrahimović scores after 7 minutes as AC Milan stays perfect

Seven minutes is all Zlatan Ibrahimović required to score in his first match back after four months out for a left knee injury

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Ibrahimovic returns; Griezmann back at Atlético

Leeds and Liverpool have their Brazilian players available for their English Premier League match at Elland Road after doubts about their availability for being blocked from travel...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manuel Lazzari - Could play versus Milan Lazzari (calf) has been practicing regularly in the last couple of days and is in contention with Adam Marusic to start against Milan, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Lazzari suffered a calf pull right before the break, but the injury turned out to be less severe than initially feared. Still, it is possible the coaching staff errs on the side of caution in this one.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Practicing fully Felipe (calf) has been a full go in training in the last couple of days and is expected to start Sunday versus Milan, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Felipe skipped the last game before the break due to a calf ailment, but the problem never appeared to be too serious. He will most likely replace Patric in the back in the challenging match-up versus Milan.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Expected to be fine for Milan clash Immobile (thigh) practiced fully despite picking up an ailment with Italy and will be good to go for Sunday's game against Milan, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Immobile skipped the last World Cup qualifier but mostly due to fatigue and not because of an injury. He will once again spearhead the frontline Sunday. He is off to a strong start with four goals, and a missed PK, in the first two rounds.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Returns early from international duties Immobile left the Italy camp before the final game against Lithuania due to muscle fatigue, Ansa reports.

Impact Immobile will be assessed by his team's doctors ahead of the Milan clash, but the situation should not be too worrisome. Coach Roberto Mancini managed the players during the break and did not want to have them perform in all three matches, and Immobile had started in the first two.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan forward Giroud test positive for coronavirus

AC Milan forward Olivier Giroud has tested positive for coronavirus

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mattia Zaccagni - Joins Lazio Zaccagni has transferred to Lazio on a season-long loan with conditioned obligation to buy from Verona, the clubs announced.

Impact Zaccagni leaves Verona after six seasons, where he appeared in 146 matches and contributed to two promotions. He is coming off his most prolific season to date, as he bagged five goals and picked up five assists in 2020-2021. He will split time with Felipe Anderson and Pedro on the wings at Lazio.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Cataldi - Comes off the bench against Spezia Cataldi (thigh) took one off-target shot and had 21 passes in 19 minutes in Saturday's 6-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Cataldi had missed the opener due to a minor problem. He recovered quickly and made an appearance once the game was out of hand. He figures to be a backup in the midfield throughout the course of the season.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Could be back after the break Felipe (calf) was a late scratch due to muscle fatigue for the last game against Spezia and should be able to recover in time for the Milan game, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Felipe was questionable heading into the match and was ultimately ruled out as the coaching staff opted to play it safe even though his problem was minor. Patric took his spot in the back. Felipe will have two weeks to recuperate fully.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Lazzari - Diagnosed with pull Lazzari suffered a pull of one of the muscles in the right calf, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Lazzari escaped without a strain, which would have sidelined him for more time. He is a long-shot to be ready right after the break, but he should not be out for too long. Adam Marusic replaced him at right-back when he subbed off. Lazio will visit Milan in two weeks.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elseid Hysaj - Scores against Spezia Hysaj scored one goal on one shot on target, delivered three crosses, won one tackle, made one interception and drew two fouls in Saturday's 6-1 win versus Spezia.

Impact Hysaj found the back of the net Saturday to score his first goal of the season. The fullback has been involved on both ends of the pitch in the first two appearances this season by producing two shots, five crosses, three tackles won and five interceptions. He will look to display another positive outing Sunday against AC Milan.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Moro - Provides assist in win Moro provided one assist, took one shot off target and created three chances in Saturday's 6-1 win versus Spezia.

Impact Moro came off the bench in the second half and provided his first assist of the season. The striker's playing time is a concern, however, as he has failed to start in each of the first two games this season.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Anderson - Scores versus Spezia Anderson scored one goal on three shots (one on target), created three chances, delivered one cross, won four tackles and drew one foul in Saturday's 6-1 win versus Spezia.

Impact Anderson had a great offensive outing Saturday as he found the back of the net for his first goal of the season. The winger has started the new season on a strong note as he has now scored once and provided one assist in two appearances, along with producing four shots, four chances created and five crosses in the same time span.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Scores, provides three assists Alberto scored one goal, provided three assists, took two shots (one on target), created four chances, delivered five crosses, won one tackle and drew one foul in Saturday's 6-1 wi...

Impact Alberto had an excellent offensive outing Saturday as he found the back of the net and provided three assists in his first start of the season. The midfielder collected nine goals and provided two assists in 34 appearances during the 2020-21 campaign. He will look for another strong performance Sunday against AC Milan.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE