LUCA PELLEGRINI NEWS

Available against Parma Pellegrini (personal) will return in Saturday's match versus Parma, Gianluca Di Marzio relayed.

Impact Pellegrini has reported back to the team shortly after welcoming his kid and could start over Nuno Tavares, who was underwhelming in the previous game, and Manuel Lazzari. He has tallied five crosses (zero accurate), two corners, three interceptions and three clearances in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets or goal contributions.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Excused for Bologna meeting Pellegrini won't be involved Sunday to witness the birth of his child, RadioSei reported.

Impact Pellegrini was part of the initial squad list but has reached his partner at the hospital for the happy event. Nuno Tavares or Manuel Lazzari will replace him in the starting lineup.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Plays half an hour against Juventus Pellegrini (knee) generated one tackle (one won), five passes and two clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Juventus.

Impact Pellegrini subbed in relatively early after missing two games with a knee sprain and was serviceable in the back. He will be neck-and-neck to start with Manuel Lazzari in the next few games, as Nuno Tavares (calf) is on the mend. He has posted at least one tackle in his last three showings, accumulating six (three won) and adding five crosses (two accurate) and four clearances over that span.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Pellegrini (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Juventus.

Impact Pellegrini was a close call for Sunday but has made the call, with the defender an option from the bench. He has only started in one of his six appearances on the team sheet this season and will likely remain serving in a depth role moving forward.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back against Juventus Pellegrini (knee) has trained regularly in the past two days and is probable for Sunday's clash with Juventus, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Pellegrini has shaken off a knee problem that sidelined him for two matches and could get some action right away since Nuno Tavares (calf) is out. Adam Marusic, Elseid Hysaj and Oliver Provstgaard can also adapt to the role, though. He has tallied eight crosses (three accurate), six tackles (two won), three key passes and three interceptions in four appearances (one start), with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Atalanta fixture Pellegrini (knee) will be absent for Sunday's tilt against Atalanta, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Pellegrini hasn't done enough in training to be called up despite the break and will miss his second game in a row. Nuno Tavares, Elseid Hysaj and Adam Marusic will be the options for the left-back role.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Absent against Torino Pellegrini (knee) won't be available versus Torino, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Pellegrini escaped without significant injuries but hasn't done much in training since getting hurt and will attempt to get fully healthy during the break. Nuno Tavares is poised to return to the XI.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids big injuries Pellegrini is nursing a right knee sprain with no structural damage, Lazio relayed.

Impact Pellegrini will most likely sit out Saturday's contest versus Torino, but won't be sidelined long-term. He's coming off his first start over Nuno Tavares, who'll be back in the XI, also due to a lack of alternatives.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off versus Genoa Pellegrini recorded one cross (one accurate), two interceptions and one chance created before exiting Monday's 3-0 victory over Genoa at the 69th minute due to injury, Gianluca Di...

Impact Pellegrini replaced Nuno Tavares in the starting lineup after coming off the bench well in the previous game and had an okay showing but was helped off the pitch after a collision with an opponent, seemingly hurting his shoulder. He'll need to be assessed Saturday's home game against Torino.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Completes disqualification Pellegrini cleared a one-match suspension in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Inter.

Impact Pellegrini will compete with Nuno Tavares, who subbed off due to a calf issue in this one, to start against Lecce on Sunday. He has notched three assists, nine key passes, three corners and six tackles in his past five showings. He has launched six or more crosses in his last five appearances, racking up 36 (11 accurate).

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Inter bout Pellegrini generated two shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (zero accurate), three interceptions and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Pellegrini had another respectable performance while replacing Nuno Tavares (thigh) at left-back, although he didn't connect with a teammate in any of his deliveries despite his strong volume. He'll be unavailable against Inter due to yellow-card accumulation. The starter could be back as he was close for this one, but Manuel Lazzari and Elseid Hysaj are more likely candidates to draw the nod.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable in Empoli meeting Pellegrini registered five crosses (two accurate), one chance created, two clearances and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Pellegrini couldn't dish out an assist like in his past three appearances but extended his stretch of productive outings while substituting for Nuno Tavares (thigh) at left-back. He has tallied five or more crosses in his last four starts, accumulating 27 (11 accurate) and adding eight chances created, three corners and five tackles (three won).

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Pellegrini assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 2-2 draw versus Parma.

Impact Pellegrini recorded an assist for a third consecutive league game and is up to four assists in 19 appearances on the campaign. This was also his third straight league outing accounting for multiple chances created, and he is up to seven over that stretch. Additionally, this was the second straight game where he recorded more than 40 completed passes.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in victory Pellegrini assisted once to go with eight crosses (four accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Genoa.

Impact Pellegrini set up Taty Castellanos' opening goal with a precise cross from the left wing that ended in one of the most beautiful goals of the season in Wednesday's victory over Genoa. He contributed both defensively and offensively throughout the match with eight crosses, one interception, and two clearances. The Italian delivered one assist in each of his last two outings in Serie A and will aim to get a third in a row against Parma on Monday.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Roma match Pellegrini assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.

Impact Pellegrini got the nod replacing Nuno Tavares (thigh) and was a threat on the wing, leading his side in deliveries and finding Alessio Romagnoli with a long free kick on the goal. He has played thrice since working his way back into the squad list, tallying two key passes, nine crosses (four accurate), seven tackles (four won) and seven clearances. He can't play in the Europa League, though.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defensive effort in win Pellegrini registered two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Pellegrini entered as a sub in the 34th minute of play and delivered a well-rounded effort, including registering his first shot on target in four league appearances. He also shined defensively by tying his season high of three tackles for a third time and snatching at least one interception for a fifth consecutive league appearance.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated by the team Pellegrini will resume being an option as he has been re-inserted in the season-long list following Patric's season-ending ankle injury, Lazio announced.

Impact Pellegrini was the odd man out after the January window as the coach picked Elseid Hysaj over him, but the list can be modified a limited number of times. He'll primarily back up Nuno Tavares (thigh) at left-back in Serie A, while he's not eligible to play in the Europa League. He has appeared 21 times (11 starts) this season, tallying one assist, 64 crosses (12 accurate), 24 tackles and 15 clearances and contributing to three clean sheets.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Excluded from Serie A list Pellegrini has been omitted from the domestic list for the second half of the season, Corriere dello Sport relayed.

Impact Pellegrini has played second fiddle to Nuno Tavares (thigh) so far, but the coach elected to go with Elseid Hysaj, who then suffered a thigh issue, and Toma Basic over him. He could still leave since the transfer market is open in some countries. The list can be amended but just once till the end of the year.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Cagliari match Pellegrini hasn't been called up for Monday's game versus Cagliari due to neck pain, Radiosei reported.

Impact Pellegrini won't be involved due to a minor injury and will look to recuperate for next Monday's away game versus Cagliari. Elseid Hysaj and Adam Marusic are the only healthy fullbacks since Manuel Lazzari (knee) and Nuno Tavares (thigh) remain on the mend.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for UEL tilt Pellegrini will be unavailable Thursday against Real Sociedad as he has picked up three yellow cards.

Impact Pellegrini won't be an option due to yellow-card accumulation, leaving the starter Nuno Tavares as the only alternative at the position considering that Manuel Lazzari (knee) is hurt.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well versus Como Pellegrini won three of three tackles and had four interceptions, four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Como.

Impact Pellegri got the start as Nuno Tavares wasn't 100 percent and put together a strong well-around display, putting up numbers in several categories on both ends. He should play a little more thanks to the return of the Europa League. He has notched nine crosses (two accurate), four tackles (three won), six interceptions and four clearances in his last five displays.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE