Besides the bragging rights synonymous with the Roman Derby, this edition will be particularly significant for the two clubs’ European aspirations; Lazio must defeat Roma if they wish to maintain their hopes of securing a Champions League berth for the second year running.
Therefore, Igor Tudor will be determined to get his lineup on cue in what will be his third match in charge following his mid-season appointment. La Lazio Siamo Noi expects him to maintain his 3-4-2-1 system while introducing a few tweaks in the personnel.
The match between the Biancocelesti and the Giallorossi kicks off at 18.00 local time at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Roma Team News, Injuries, Suspensions & Probable Lineup
Injuries & Suspensions
Rasmus Kristensen has been sidelined since March due to a thigh injury while Sardar Azmoun was injured on International Duty and will also be unavailable to Daniele De Rossi. Evan Ndicka is the only disqualified player in this fixture.
Probable Starting Lineup
Mile Svilar will be positioned between the posts, while the defensive line, from right to left, will be made up of Zeki Celik (ahead of Rick Karsdorp), Gianluca Mancini, Diego Llorente and Leonardo Spinazzola, whose condition will be monitored as he is recovering from injury. If the Italian wing-back will not be able to start, Angelino will take his place.
In the midfield, captain Lorenzo Pellegrini will return to midfield after his suspension, paired with Leandro Paredes and Bryan Cristante.
Up front, the Giallorossi will play their top three in Paulo Dybala on the right, Romelu Lukaku centrally, and Stephan El Shaarawy on the left.
- Roma (4-3-3): Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Llorente, Spinazzola; Cristante, Paredes, Pellegrini; Dybala, Lukaku, El Shaarawy.
Lazio Team News, Injuries, Suspensions & Probable Lineup
Injuries & Suspensions
Mattia Zaccagni is unavailable to be selected by Igor Tudor after recently picking up an ankle sprain in the Coppa Italia Semi-Finals against Juventus. Manuel Lazzari is still suffering with a calf injury – which was sustained in training over the International Break – and Ivan Provedel is also still out from the injury sustained against Udinese last month.
Probable Starting Lineup
Ciro Immobile is reportedly the favourite to lead the lines over Taty Castellanos.
After playing as a central midfielder last weekend, Daichi Kamada may feature as one of the two attacking midfielders in the Derby. Luis Alberto will be hoping to line up alongside the Japanese as part of the attacking trident. However, both of their starting positions are far from certain at this point; Gustav Isaksen and Pedro remain viable alternatives for the same spot.
In the middle of the park, Danilo Cataldi and Mateo Guendouzi should join forces in the double pivot. As for the flanks, Felipe Anderson and Adam Marusic will maintain their spots.
Alessio Romagnoli and Mario Gila have locked in their spots at the back, while Nicolo Casale and Patric are vying for the third berth. Finally, Christos Mandas will continue to deputize for the injured Ivan Provedel between the posts.
- Lazio (3-4-2-1): Mandas; Patric, Romagnoli, Gila; Marusic, Guendouzi, Cataldi, Felipe Anderson; Kamada, Luis Alberto; Immobile.
