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Elseid Hysaj - Puts up numbers against Juventus Hysaj sent in six crosses (three accurate), created two scoring chances, won two of four tackles and had two clearances in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Hysaj was surprisingly spry in the final third compared to his usual numbers and recorded a new season high for crosses. He has logged 20 deliveries, 26 tackles, 14 interceptions and 11 clearances in 12 matches. Lazio will face Napoli away next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Flops in Juventus game Alberto won one duel, took one off-target shot and sent in six inaccurate crosses in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Alberto took care of a few set pieces, but he could not connect with a teammate in any of them. He was coming off his second goal of the season, but he has mostly been silent lately. He has notched five shots, three chances created and 22 crosses in the last five matches. Lazio will face Napoli away next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Quiet against Juventus Milinkovic-Savic won seven duels, took two shots (one on target), drew one foul and had one interception in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic often outmuscled the opponents, but he did not have a great output on the offensive end. He has provided two assists in the last five games, adding eight shots, five chances created and six crosses. Lazio will face Napoli away next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Delivers four crosses against Juventus Pedro took one off-target shot, sent in four crosses (zero accurate), drew one foul and won three duels in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Pedro played as a false-nine for most of the game, but he did not seize the opportunity, mostly due to Juventus' strong defending. He will return to the flank once Ciro Immobile is back. He has logged four goals, two assists, 15 shots and 14 chances created in 13 games. Lazio will face Napoli away next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Anderson - Picks up calf issue versus Juventus Anderson took two shots (zero on target), sent in three crosses (zero accurate), drew two fouls and won four duels in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Juventus and subbed off with 15 minutes...

Impact Anderson had a rather underwhelming and imprecise display as the whole Lazio frontline struggled sans Ciro Immobile. He will soon be assessed by the team doctors to see if the calf problem was something more than simple cramps. He has notched three goals, three assists, 19 shots and 22 chances created in 13 games. Lazio will face Napoli away next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Lazzari - Wins five duels against Juventus Lazzari (calf) sent in two crosses (zero accurate), won five duels, drew three fouls and took one off-target shot in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Lazzari showed no ill-effects of the recent calf problem and picked up some stats at both ends. He has logged five shots, 19 crosses, six tackles and two interceptions in ten games (five starts). Lazio will face Napoli away next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pepe Reina - Concedes two goals in Juventus clash Reina had three saves, one clearance and one punch and allowed two goals in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Lazio.

Impact Reina was beaten by Leonardo Bonucci from the penalty spot twice and caused one of the two fouls by tackling Federico Chiesa in the box, who had run past him. He has surrendered 21 goals, made 26 saves and kept just two clean sheets in 13 matches. Lazio will face Napoli away next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahimovic record goals can't stop Milan's 1st league loss

Zlatan Ibrahimovic became the oldest player to score multiple goals in a Serie A game but his brace still wasn’t enough for AC Milan to win

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manuel Lazzari - Starting against Juventus Lazzari (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Juventus.

Impact Lazzari was recovering quicker than expected, but it's still surprising to see him back in the starting XI 16 days after suffering the original muscle injury. The hope is that he doesn't suffer a recurrence, especially with more European play ahead next week.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Ruled out Saturday Immobile (calf) was not included in Lazio's squad list to face Juventus Saturday.

Impact Immobile was holding out some hope, but the tests on game-day determined that it would have been too risky for him to play. Pedro will likely feature as false-nine, with Mattia Zaccagni on the left flank. Vedat Muriqi and Raul Moro will be the top offensive backups.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Marusic - Will miss Juventus match Marusic (COVID) is still quarantining in Montenegro, coach Maurizio Sarri announced.

Impact Marusic will not be available to play as expected since he tested positive earlier in the week. Manuel Lazzari has recovered and will man one flank, while Elseid Hysaj will play on the other one. Patric and Stefan Radu will serve as the backups.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Long shot for Juventus game Immobile (calf) will undergo another check-up Saturday to see if he could play versus Juventus, coach Maurizio Sarri announced.

Impact Immobile has not been ruled out yet, but the coach acknowledged that, while the edema has been re-absorbed, the muscle has not fully healed yet and that there could still be an element of risk. He will be a late call for the Saturday tilt. If he could not play, Pedro would likely feature as false-nine and Mattia Zaccagni start on the left flank.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Lazzari - Ahead of schedule Lazzari (calf) has recuperated quickly and practiced with no limitations Wednesday, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Lazzari suffered the injury about ten days ago and was expected to miss at least three weeks, but the injury turned out to be less severe than anticipated. If he avoided setback in the next couple of sessions, he will get the start Saturday against Lazio considering that Adam Marusic is out with COVID. He recorded one goal, 17 crosses, four tackles and four shots in nine games (four starts).

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lazio hosts Vatican friendly against World Roma Federation Lazio is sponsoring a soccer friendly between the Vatican and a team from the World Roma Federation.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Lazio hosts Vatican friendly against World Roma Federation

Lazio is sponsoring a soccer friendly between the Vatican and a team from the World Roma Federation

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ciro Immobile - Nursing strain Immobile is dealing with a low-grade calf strain and is a long-shot to play Sunday versus Juventus, Sky Italy reports.

Impact immobile had to wait to take the tests due to a edema, but he suffered the issue in the last Serie A game and therefore it has already improved. It is unlikely he will recover in time for Sunday, but he might be ready the following week. Vedat Muriqi and Mattia Zaccagni could take his place in the next match.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Marusic - Tests positive for COVID-19 Marusic has contracted Coronavirus and has begun isolating, Montenegro announced.

Impact Marusic is the second member of the national team to test positive after Stevan Jovetic. Lazio would be very depleted on the defensive flanks if he did not clear the protocol before next Saturday's match with Juventus since Manuel Lazzari is on the mend.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ciro Immobile - Picks up calf issue Immobile will miss the upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to a calf problem and will soon be fully assessed by the Lazio medical staff, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Immobile left the Italy camp Tuesday due to edema in his calf, which might be hiding a more substantial problem. He is considered at risk for the first game after the break, but more will be known in the next few days and after further tests.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Immobile latest Italy injury ahead of World Cup qualifier

Italy forward Ciro Immobile has become the latest player to withdraw from the Azzurri squad ahead of Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Switzerland in Rome

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mattia Zaccagni - Comes off bench late against Salernitana Zaccagni (knee) drew one foul and had four passes in four minutes in Sunday's 3-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Zaccagni beat his timetable returning fairly quickly from a knee sprain, but he saw limited action in his first game back. He will back up Felipe Anderson and Pedro on the flanks going forward. He has tallied five chances created, four shots and ten crosses in two appearances. Lazio will host Juventus after the break.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Lazzari - Diagnosed with strain Lazzari suffered a low-grade right calf strain, Lazio informed.

Impact Lazzari is set to miss three-to-four weeks, Radiosei reports. He is therefore likely to miss at least the Juventus game after the break. Then his return will hinge on how the rehab goes. Adam Marusic and Elseid Hysaj will man the defensive flanks with Lazzari on the mend, with Patric and Stefan Radu as the backups.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool at West Ham; AC Milan hosts Inter

Two of the Premier League’s in-form teams go head-to-head at the London Stadium when West Ham hosts Liverpool

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manuel Lazzari - Will miss Salernitana game Lazzari will undergo further tests to fully assess his calf injury Sunday and has not been able to practice after bowing out veus Marseille, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Lazzari is feared to have suffered a substantial injury, but more will be known after the exams. Elseid Hysaj and Adam Marusic will man the defensive flanks Sunday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Could be back versus Salernitana Zaccagni (knee) a pair of full practices late in the week and could make the game-day squad list to face Salernitana Sunday, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Zaccagni suffered a knee sprain on October 23rd, but he did not sustain structural damage and has been able to progress quickly. He is trending in the right direction and could be a bench option Sunday. He has posted three chances created, two shots and four crosses in three appearances with Lazio.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini calls up Pobega for decisive World Cup qualifiers

Torino midfielder Tommaso Pobega has been called up to Italy’s squad for the first time for decisive World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Northern Ireland

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS