Lazio Team News Page 9 - Soccer

Manuel Lazzari - Fit for Verona match Lazzari (thigh) has avoided an injury and will be an option against Verona, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Lazzari took the tests, which ruled out a strain or other substantial issues, and will be available, but starter Adam Marusic will return from suspension in this one. Lazzari has notched one key pass, four crosses and four clearances in his last six displays (one start), with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kenneth Taylor - Heads to Lazio Taylor has joined Lazio on a permanent deal from Ajax.

Impact Taylor was acquired shortly after the departure of midfield cornerstone Matteo Guendouzi and in an early candidate to absorb his heavy workload, but Lazio likely aren't adding to the position. Taylor has notched two goals and four assists in 15 Eredivisie fixtures and has put up four shots (one on target), 10 crosses (one accurate) and eight tackles (four one) in four UEFA Champions League games.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Pellegrini - Registers most crosses Pellegrini generated one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Fiorentina. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Pellegrini registered the joint most crosses in the game and also made an interception and a tackle. He has now accumulated eight tackles, six clearances and two interceptions in the last four games.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Vecino - Sets up opener on Wednesday Vecino assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Vecino set up the opener for Danilo Cataldi in the 52nd minute. Vecino also recorded one tackle, one interception and one block. This was his eighth substitute appearance in 11 games this campaign and also his first goal contribution.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Cataldi - Nets opener on Wednesday Cataldi scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Cataldi opened the scoring in the 52nd minute assisted by Matias Vecino. Additionally, Cataldi also recorded two clearances and a tackle. He has now registered two goal contributions in the last five games and recorded 11 clearances, 10 tackles and two interceptions.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro - Equalizes as substitute Pedro scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Pedro decisively netted a 95th minute penalty to bring the scores level. Pedro was very active after replacing Gustav Tang Isaksen in the 72nd minute and registered three shots with just nine touches. Pedro has come off the bench for 13 of his 16 appearances and this was his first goal of the campaign.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Provedel - Lets in two Provedel made three saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Provedel recorded 24 passes and also made a clearance. He has now registered 13 saves and six clearances in the last five games, recording two clean sheets. Next, he takes on Verona, who have only scored twice in the last three games.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Petar Ratkov - Joins Lazio Ratkov has transferred from RB Salzburg to Lazio and agreed to a contract until 2030.

Impact Ratkov comes in a few days after the departure of Taty Castellanos and will compete with Tijjani Noslin and Boulaye Dia to be the go-to striker. He has notched 12 goals and three assists in 29 matches in a career season in Austria. He has gone scoreless in six Europa League appearances, putting up six shots (two on target) and four chances created.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Disqualified for Verona tilt Zaccagni created three scoring chances, had one shot (zero on target) and four tackles (all won) and picked up his fifth yellow card in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Verona.

Impact Zaccagni was active and a big catalyst as usual, but wasn't directly involved in the two goals and will have to sit out one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Pedro will likely replace him on the left flank against Verona on Sunday.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Tijjani Noslin - Eligible to face Verona Noslin completed a one-game suspension in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Noslin will most likely resume leading the line, while Matteo Cancellieri and Gustav Tang Isaksen will compete on the right wing after the former adapted to the no.9 position for one match. Noslin has scored once and logged six shots (one on target), two key passes and one cross (zero accurate) in his last four showings (two starts).

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Marusic - Completes suspension Marusic served a one-game ban in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Marusic will return against Verona on Sunday and return to the XI over Manuel Lazzari (thigh). He has posted at least one clearance in 12 straight appearances, totaling 25 and adding 22 tackles (eight won), 12 crosses (two accurate) and nine interceptions and contributing to six clean sheets over that span.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Elseid Hysaj - Returns to action Hysaj logged 10 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Fiorentina, posting one clearance and five passes.

Impact Hysaj was reinserted in the Serie A list at the start of the January window and relieved Manuel Lazzari (thigh) late, as Adam Marusic was suspended for this one. He'll be a backup on both defensive flanks this month, then his status will hinge on the club's moves and decisions. He has played four times (one start), notching two crosses (one accurate), seven clearances and two interceptions, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Manuel Lazzari - Leaves late against Fiorentina Lazzari had two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created before exiting Wednesday's clash versus Lazio at the 80th minute due to a possible thigh problem, Gianluca DI Marzio...

Impact Lazzari filled in for Adam Marusic (suspension) and had an okay display on the offensive end but required some medical attention because of a muscular issue and quickly bowed out. He'll have to be assessed to see whether he's dealing with something more than cramps, as he has played very little so far. The starter will return against Verona on Sunday.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Toma Basic - Limps off early against Fiorentina Basic subbed out at the 30th minute of Wednesday's match versus Fiorentina due to a thigh injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Basic was in discomfort after a sudden movement and was unable to continue. He recorded just one off-target shot during his short time on the pitch. He'll need to be evaluated before Sunday's clash with Verona. Matias Vecino replaced him in this one.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Patric - Will skip more matches Patric has been diagnosed with a calf strain, Il Messaggero reported.

Impact Patric will miss two or three further fixtures in addition to the recent Napoli one. Oliver Provstgaard and Adam Marusic will be the alternatives to Alessio Romagnoli and Mario Gila in the middle of the defense while Patric is on the mend.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 5 • YOUTUBE

Nicolo Rovella - Stays on the bench for Napoli clash Rovella (groin) wasn't deployed in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Rovella was an option for the first time in over three months, but the game didn't break right for him to enter. He'll need to make a couple of cameos to improve his conditioning before recapturing the major role he has had over the years, likely at the expense of Danilo Cataldi.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

'Our application was exceptional' – Conte delighted with Napoli showing in Lazio win Antonio Conte could not help but wax lyrical about his Napoli side after their 2-0 victory over Lazio on Sunday.

JANUARY 4 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Lazio 0-2 Napoli: Politano stars in feisty Serie A clash Matteo Politano created both of Napoli's goals as they saw off Lazio 2-0 in a Serie A clash that saw three red cards.

JANUARY 4 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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JANUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Napoli triumphs over Lazio but match ends in chaos with three red cards. Inter top of Serie A

Napoli has secured a 2-0 victory over Lazio in a chaotic finish to the Serie A match on Sunday

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Adam Marusic - Expelled in Napoli contest Marusic registered one cross (one accurate) and one chance created and was sent off late in Sunday's defeat against Napoli.

Impact Marusic got into it with Pasquale Mazzocchi for a while during a nervous finale, and both players were red-carded. He'll be unavailable for Wednesday's fixture against Fiorentina. Manuel Lazzari is the next man up at his position.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Tijjani Noslin - Sees red in Napoli clash Noslin won three duels, was dispossessed once and was sent off after acquiring two yellow cards in the 81st minute of Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Noslin had a poor display and capped it off by picking up a silly second yellow card when the game was out of hand. He'll be sidelined for Wednesday's home game versus Fiorentina. Since Taty Castellanos has already left the team, the options for the no.9 position will be Pedro and Matteo Cancellieri.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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