LUCA PELLEGRINI NEWS

Gets the start in Europa League Pellegrini (thigh) had one inaccurate cross, one interception, one clearance and one block in Thursday's 3-1 win over Ajax.

Impact Pellegrini played 69 minutes in his return from injury but didn't have a great display. He'll play second fiddle to Nuno Tavares from here on out. He has assisted once and added five key passes, 28 crosses (five accurate) and six interceptions in his last five appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will be back versus Ajax Pellegrini (thigh) will be available Thursday against Ajax, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact Pellegrini was mostly managed in the previous match due to an ailment and because starter Nuno Tavares (thigh) was ready to return. He's considered likely to get the nod, as he has often done in the Europa League. He has posted one assist, five shots (one on target), five key passes and 32 crosses (five accurate) in his last six appearances.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Pellegrini (undisclosed) didn't make Lazio's squad list to face Napoli on Sunday.

Impact Pellegrini is dealing with an ailment and didn't make the trip to Napoli. Adam Marusic or the returning Nuno Tavares (thigh) will get the nod at left-back. Lazio will have their next game Thursday in the Europa League.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Napoli game Pellegrini missed practice on Saturday due to muscle fatigue, Il Mattino informed.

Impact Pellegrini will be re-evaluated on game day but is in doubt and could fall to the bench even if available, as the starter Nuno Tavares (thigh) is set to return. Adam Marusic is also an option in the role.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in Bologna match Pellegrini assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Pellegrini made a pretty good Nuno Tavares (thigh) impression, pacing his team in deliveries and setting up Mattia Zaccagni on the second goal for his side. His teammate is likely to miss at least one or two more matches. It's his first assist of the season. He has logged two shots (one on target), two key passes and 11 crosses (one accurate) in the last five matches (two starts).

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Verona Pellegrini (leg) didn't feature in Monday's 2-1 win over Verona.

Impact Pellegrini returned after healing from some wounds but didn't log minutes. He'll back up Nuno Tavares, who had a tremendous start, throughout the season.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Earns bench spot Pellegrini (leg) is on the bench for Monday's match against Verona.

Impact Pellegrini was cleared to play earlier this week and that has earned him a spot on the bench Monday. This is his season debut on the team sheet, having missed out on the opening three matches due to his issues. He will likely serve in a bench spot for most of the season after only starting in eight of his 19 appearances last campaign, hoping to get a chance to test his legs against Verona.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Pellegrini (leg) has received the green light from the doctors and has been training regularly during the break, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Pellegrini dealt with an unspecified leg injury after a car accident and missed some time, but the issue wasn't overly concerning. He'll be available against Verona next Monday and will mostly back up Nuno Tavares throughout the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return against Milan Pellegrini hasn't been spotted in training due to a leg injury, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Pellegrini was involved in a car accident recently, and while he got away almost scot-free, he picked up an undisclosed physical problem that will cost him the second game in a row. Adam Marusic or Nuno Tavares will start at left-back in this one. The former is also an option for the other wing.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Udinese game Pellegrini won't be available for Saturday's game versus Udinese due to a car accident without severe consequences, Lazio announced.

Impact Pellegrini is relatively unscathed but suffered some minor wounds and is undergoing further evaluations. Adam Marusic, Nuno Tavares and Elseid Hysaj will handle the left-back position while he recovers.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dangerous playmaker in draw Pellegrini was injured and subbed out in the 71st minute of Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sassuolo. He recorded one shot (not on goal), four crosses (none accurate) and created a chanc...

Impact Pellegerini was one of Lazio's more dangerous threats Sunday. He had his fingerprints on most of their best chances, most notably an opportunity for Daichi Kamada that was denied only through excellent goalkeeping. He was subbed after 71 minutes with what looks like a recurrence of an ankle problem that has plagued him all season. From 19 appearances (eight starts) he has contributed a goal and a clean sheet.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Genoa Pellegrini (ankle) didn't play in Friday's 1-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Pellegrini was back after his latest ankle injury, but Manuel Lazzari and Adam Marusic got the start, and Elseid Hysaj came off the bench after the former limped off due to a calf injury. He'll have better chances of featuring if the teammate has to miss time.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back versus Genoa Pellegrini (ankle) is likely to be available for Friday's game against Genoa, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Pellegrini was back on the shelf last week but didn't pick up a new injury but rather was given a few days off to complete his recovery from a previous one and strengthen his ankle. He'll be an extra option on the left wing, where Manuel Lazzari started in the previous game and Matteo Zaccagni (ankle) is out. He has posted four clearances, three interceptions and six crosses (zero accurate) in his last four appearances.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers relapse Pellegrini has sustained a new left ankle sprain, Lazio relayed.

Impact Pellegrini returned from the same problem in the last game but hasn't been spotted at the training center in recent days. He'll skip at least Friday's match versus Salernitana and likely more fixtures. With Matteo Zaccagni (ankle) also out, Felipe Anderson and Adam Marusic will star on the left wing.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late versus Roma Pellegrini (ankle) had two crosses (zero accurate), one corner and one clearance in 11 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Pellegrini managed to make a cameo after dealing with an ankle sprain for a couple of weeks. He might enjoy an uptick of minutes following a coaching change, especially since Mattia Zaccagni (ankle) is hurt. He has posted six crosses (zero accurate), three interceptions and four clearances in his last four appearances.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Roma clash Pellegrini (ankle) "is doing better and will be on the bench on Sunday," coach Igor Tudor announced.

Impact Pellegrini cleared a suspension last weekend and stayed out for a midweek Coppa Italia fixture but returned to full training in the last couple of days and will be an extra option on the left wing, where Mattia Zaccagni (ankle) is out. He has totaled six crosses (zero accurate), two tackles (both won) and three interceptions in his last four appearances (three starts).

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Serves suspension Pellegrini completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Juventus but has continued to nurse an ankle problem during the break, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Pellegrini got hurt in the previous match and didn't train fully in the past two weeks. He'll try to ramp up ahead of Saturday's derby with Roma. Adam Marusic and Matteo Zaccagni played on the wings in this one, but the latter can also move to different roles if the coach decides to go with two pure fullbacks out wide.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Juventus game Pellegrini committed two fouls and was booked for the fifth time in Saturday's 3-2 win over Frosinone.

Impact Pellegrini got the nod but didn't record any meaningful stat and also twisted his ankle in the first half, leaving at the interval. He'll have extra time to recover since he'll miss the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. Manuel Lazzari or Elseid Hysaj will start against Juventus after the break.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Pellegrini served a one-game disqualification in Monday's 2-1 loss to Udinese.

Impact Pellegrini will be back against Frosinone on Saturday and compete with Elseid Hysaj and Manuel Lazzari to start opposite Adam Marusic. He made the XI twice in a row before the ban, logging four inaccurate crosses, two tackles (two won) and three interceptions.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Friday Pellegrini was shown two yellow cards and sent off during Friday's clash with AC Milan.

Impact Pellegrini is set for a one-match ban after being sent off in his first start in six league matches. It's not exactly an encouraging sign for future minute for Pellegrini, who will likely find his way back to the bench even when fully available once more. Adam Marusic could take over at left-back once more with Pellegrini suspended.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in two crosses versus Bologna Pellegrini (undisclosed) had one off-target shot and two crosses and drew one foul in 13 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Bologna.

Impact Pellegrini quickly returned from an ailment and tried to help the offense in the final minutes. The coach has gone back-and-fort about his playing time in the last few rounds. He has started four times in his past seven appearances, recording seven crosses (zero accurate), 12 tackles (seven won) and eight clearances.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Might be back versus Bologna Pellegrini (undisclosed) has been spotted in training after missing the Bayern Munich clash, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Pellegrini was held out mostly out of precaution midweek as his problem wasn't serious. While Adam Marusic is expected to start, he might log some minutes since Elseid Hysaj (ankle) is hurt. He has totaled five crosses (zero accurate), 12 tackles (seven won) and eight clearances in his past six showings, scoring once and contributing to one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Bayern Munich game Pellegrini hasn't been selected for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich, Lazio announced.

Impact Pellegrini practiced on the side in the last couple of days due to a muscular problem whose extent has yet to be disclosed. Adam Marusic, Elseid Hysaj and Manuel Lazzari will be the top options on the defensive wings Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively versus Lecce Pellegrini recorded five tackles (two won), six successful duels, and four clearances in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Pellegrini got another start over Manuel Lazzari but was more active defensively than in the final third. He has made the XI four times in a row, tallying 11 tackles (six won), eight clerances, and four inaccurate crosses.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scores freekick against Udinese Pellegrini scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Udinese. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 58th minute.

Impact Pellegrini displayed finesse, scoring with a grounded free kick in the 12th minute. He complemented his attacking prowess with defensive contributions, recording two tackles and an interception. This goal marked his first in ten appearances this season.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE