GENOA, ITALY - MARCH 12: Francesco Caputo of Sampdoria reacts during the Serie A match between UC Sampdoria and Juventus FC at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on March 12, 2022 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Getty Images)

Lazio Keeping a Close Eye on Caputo in Upcoming Sampdoria Clash

GENOA, ITALY - MARCH 12: Francesco Caputo of Sampdoria reacts during the Serie A match between UC Sampdoria and Juventus FC at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on March 12, 2022 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Getty Images)

Lazio will have the chance to witness Francesco Caputo first hand in tonight’s Serie A clash against Sampdoria.

Biancocelesti coach Maurizio Sarri was keen to sign the 34-year-old Italian forward in the January transfer window as a backup for Ciro Immobile, but a move never materialised due to the fact that he’d already played for both Sassuolo and Sampdoria this season, meaning he wasn’t allowed to play for a third team.

As reported by Corriere dello Sport (via LazioNews24), Caputo has had a strong season with Sampdoria and Lazio are ready to keep a close eye on him in this evening’s match against the Ligurian side, a must win game in the race to secure 5th in the table.

The 34-year-old Caputo has scored 11 goals in 35 Serie A appearances this season, proving that he can still prove decisive in the topflight, and Lazio may rekindle their interest at the end of this season as they still search for a new backup forward.

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