AC Milan vs. Lazio - News - September 30, 2023 | FOX Sports

Ruben Loftus-Cheek - Nursing hip injury Loftus-Cheek has suffered a hip problem and not a muscular one against Lazio, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Loftus-Cheek will take some tests Sunday and Monday and will likely miss Wednesday's away game versus Borussia Dortmund, but there's optimism that the issue isn't too severe. Yunus Musah and Tommaso Pobega are the next men up in the midfield.

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Elseid Hysaj - Busy in the back versus Milan Hysaj registered five tackles (two won), one block, and seven clearances in Saturday's 0-2 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Hysaj had his hands full against Christian Pulisic but did okay, even though his direct opponent scored on a cut through the middle. The rearguard was wobblier on the other flank. He has started in three of the last five matches, logging seven tackles, two interceptions, 15 clearances, and two blocks.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Alberto - Creates four chances in Milan tilt Alberto recorded one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), four key passes, and three tackles (all won) in Saturday's 0-2 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Alberto turned in a decent performance and held his own from the physical standpoint despite the defeat in the crunch game. He led his team in chances as per usual. He has scored and assisted once and added eight shots (two on target) and 19 key passes in the last five matches. Lazio will face Celtic away in Champions League Wednesday and then host Atalanta next Sunday.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Anderson - Quiet against Milan Anderson registered two shots (zero on goal), three interceptions, and two chances created in Saturday's 0-2 defeat against AC Milan.

Impact Anderson salvaged his day by picking up stats at both ends but wasn't very influential in this one. He has provided an assist and added six key passes, five off-target shots, and four crosses (one accurate) in the last five contests, initially resting just once. Lazio will face Celtic away in Champions League Wednesday and then host Atalanta next Sunday.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Castellanos - Takes three shots against Milan Castellanos had three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 0-3 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Castellanos drew his first start as Ciro Immobile was fatigued and co-led his team in attempts but wasn't too threatening. He has featured six times so far, recording seven shots (two on target), two key passes, and one inaccurate shot.

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Mattia Zaccagni - Creates two chances versus Milan Zaccagni won five duels, drew two fouls, and generated three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-2 loss against AC Milan.

Impact Zaccagni had an okay performance despite the loss but couldn't break through despite his level of activity in the final third. He was coming off his first seasonal goal. He has posted ten shots (five on target), four chances created, and ten crosses (one accurate) in the last five tilts. Lazio will face Celtic away in Champions League Wednesday and then host Atalanta next Sunday.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Lazzari - Doesn't feature against Milan Lazzari was an unused sub in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Lazzari was healthy and available but didn't get minutes, likely simply due to tactical reasons, as he's usually fielded in easier match-ups. He'll likely start over Elseid Hysaj in one of the next two contests considering the busy week.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE