This weekend, Lazio travels to Brianza to take on Monza in a Serie A contest on Saturday evening.
The Biancocelesti have put together a three-match winning streak and will be looking to extend their positive run while keeping their Champions League hopes alive.
The action kicks off at 18:00 local time at the U-Power Stadium in Rome. To find out how to watch Monza vs Lazio in your respective country, check out this verified list of international TV listings.
Monza Team News, Injuries, Suspensions & Probable Lineup
Monza coach Raffaele Palladino will be without several key players, including former Inter Milan duo Roberto Gagliardini (suspended) and Danilo D’Ambrosio (injured). The Biancorossi’s injury list also includes talented youngster Samuele Vignato, experienced defender Armando Izzo, midfielder José Machin and winger Patrick Ciurria.
Therefore, Palladino will likely rely on his gigantic striker Milan Djuric to lead the line, supported by Alessio Zerbin, Valentin Carboni and Lazio transfer target Andrea Colpani.
Starting Lineup: Raffaele Paladino’s Probable Selections
Monza (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Birindelli, Pablo Mari, A. Carboni, Kyriakopoulos; Akpa Akpro, Pessina; Colpani, V. Carboni, Zerbin; Djuric.
Lazio Team News, Injuries, Suspensions & Probable Lineup
This week, Lazio have received a boost with Ivan Provedel returning to full training. However, Christos Mandas is likely to retain his place between the spots thanks to his impressive displays as of late. With Mario Gila still unavailable due to an injury, the defense almost picks itself, with Patric and Alessio Romagnoli designated starters. However, Elseid Hysaj has emerged as a surprise to play over Nicolo Casale.
Mattia Zaccagni made a glorious return to action last weekend, delivering the winner against Hellas Verona following his introduction. The winger will have a starting spot this time around. Adam Marusic will likely be deployed on the opposite flank, while Daichi Kamada and Matteo Guendouzi occupy the double-pivot roles. Felipe Anderson and Luis Alberto will once again start behind the striker who is looking more and more likely to be Captain Ciro Immobile instead of Taty Castellanos.
Starting Lineup: Igor Tudor’s Probable Selections
Lazio (3-4-2-1): Mandas; Patric, Romagnoli, Hysaj; Marusic, Guendouzi, Kamada, Zaccagni; Felipe Anderson, Luis Alberto; Immobile.