Lazio will be looking to keep their perfect European record intact when they host Porto at the Stadio Olimpico on the fourth matchday on the Europa League group stage.
Lazio Team News, Injuries, Suspensions & Probable Lineup
Marco Baroni has a full squad to choose from except for Gaetano Castrovilli who wasn’t included in the Europa League list. The manager hinted that Christos Mandas could get the opportunity between the sticks, so Ivan Provedel could be rested. Samuel Gigot and Alessio Romagnoli should form the centre-back pairing, while Adam Marusic reclaims his place on the right side.
After serving a one-match ban in Serie A, Nuno Tavares will be making his first start in Europe this season. Matteo Guendouzi and Matias Vecino should combine in the double-pivot, thus dropping the in-form Nicolo Rovella to the bench. Taty Castellanos will spearhead the Biancocelesti’s charge, supported by Loum Tchaouna, Pedro and club captain Mattia Zaccagni.
Lazio (4-2-3-1): Mandas; Marusic, Gigot, Romagnoli, Nuno Tavares; Guendouzi, Vecino; Tchaouna, Pedro, Zaccagni; Castellanos.
Porto Team News, Injuries, Suspensions & Probable Lineup
Vitor Bruno will have to do without his veterans Ivan Marcano and Wendell, in addition to former Liverpool man Marko Grujic. The Portuguese tactician should unleash a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Diogo Costa starting in goal. Martim Fernandes, Nehuen Perez, Tiago Djalo and Francisco Moura should form the backline.
In the middle of the park, Alan Varela should link up with Nico Gonzalez, while Pepe and Galeno take the wings. Danny Namaso should start in the hole, while Samu Omorodion leads the line for the visitors.
Porto (4-2-3-1): Diogo Costa; Martim, Perez, Djalò, Moura; Varela, Gonzalez; Pepe, Namaso, Galeno; Omorodion
