Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi will undergo a Covid-19 test today ahead of Thursday’s match against Napoli.
According to a report from Italian media outlet LazioNews24 earlier today, the 45-year-old Italian coach has been suffering from the virus for the last 12 days now, first testing positive on the 8th of April.
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Inzaghi has had to work remotely from home whilst self-isolating, with assistant coach Massimiliano Farris taking over on the sidelines for the wins against Hellas Verona and Benevento.
The Biancocelesti coach’s Covid-19 test today will dictate whether he’ll be able to re-join the squad for Thursday’s match against the Partenopei or not.
Should he still test positive, then Farris will take over for the third consecutive game.
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The match against Gennaro Gattuso’s side is a key clash in the top four race this season, as both teams are currently behind fourth-place Juventus, who sit on 62 points.
Napoli are only two points behind the Bianconeri, with Lazio then two points behind Gattuso’s side, although they have a game in hand.
