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Good News for Lazio as Former Chelsea Star Rejoins Training

ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 06: Pedro Rodriguez of SS Lazio players of the match after the Serie match between Lazio and Empoli at Stadio Olimpico on October 06, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi - SS Lazio/Getty Images)

Lazio have regained the services of their veteran star Pedro as the group continues its preparation for the upcoming fixture against Bologna.

Lazio Recovers Pedro

The Spaniard was forced to miss training on Wednesday due to a bout with gastroenteritis. This prompted some concerns at the club, as Mattia Zaccagni had to skip back-to-back Serie A fixtures when he encountered a similar problem. But according to La Lazio Siamo Noi, Pedro has already resumed training on Thursday, so he should be available for Sunday’s clash against the Rossoblu.

Boulaye Dia Back in Action

The other good news for Marco Baroni is the return of Boulaye Dia who overcame a medical scare. The striker initially tested positive for malaria when he first reported to Senegal for international duty. But luckily for the 28-year-old, he was later medically cleared, and has now resumed training as normal.

Three-Horse Race Upfront

The source adds that Dia is even in the running for a starting berth against Bologna. The former Salernitana man is in a three-man race for the centre-forward role in Baroni’s expected 4-3-3 formation. Taty Castellanos is usually the main option upfront, but he won’t return to training until Friday due to his late return form Argentina. The versatile Tijjani Noslin represents the third option.

Luca Pellegrini Set to Start

The report also expects Gustav Isaksen to lock himself a starting role on the right side at the expense of Loum Tchaouna, while Zaccagni operates on the opposite side as usual. Moreover, Luca Pellegrini will replace the injured Nuno Tavares at left-back.

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  1. This is why I didn’t panic yesterday when footballitalia was saying Nuno AND Pedro out.

    Yes Nuno is out but he will have a good cover and come back soon. Dia I knew will be cleared and I hoped that stomach bug won’t keep Pedro out of Sunday(which it didn’t). Thank God we will only miss Castrovili and Tavares. Forza Lazio 💙🤍🦅

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