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Lazio Veteran Will Return in Venezia as Marco Baroni Faces Two Selection Dilemmas

ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 05: Matias Vecino and Patric of SS Lazio during the SS Lazio training session at the Formello sport centre on February 05, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi - SS Lazio/Getty Images)

Lazio will receive a boost at the back as Patric is expected to rejoin the squad for this weekend’s trip to Venezia.

The Background

The Spaniard has been out of action with an ankle injury for several months, and some even feared he’d require surgery which would effectively rule him out for the remainder of the season. Luckily for the 32-year-old, the results of his medical consultation in Barcelona provided positive results, so the surgical option has been cast aside.

Patric Set for Venezia Return

According to La Lazio Siamo Noi, Patric has resumed training alongside his teammates this week, suggesting his return to the pitch is now imminent. Hence, the defender should earn a call-up for Saturday’s away league fixture against the struggling Venezia. On the other hand, Matias Vecino is expected to remain on the sidelines for another week.

Marco Baroni Has Two Dilemmas

On another note, Marco Baroni is reportedly facing a couple of selection headaches ahead of the weekend contest, as he’ll have to do without the injured Taty Castellanos and the suspended Nicolo Rovella.

Versatile Options

The source thus expects Boulaye Dia to lead the line with Pedro in support. However, the coach could also alter his choices by fielding the 37-year-old Spaniard as a False 9 and keeping the Senegalese star in his accustomed role as an attacking midfielder.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru vs Reda Belahyane

As for the midfield slot, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is deemed the favorite to fill in for Rovella alongside Matteo Guendouzi in the double pivot, but Reda Belahyane is pushing for his club debut. The new Lazio signing represents the more natural choice for the Regista role, but Baroni might prefer to gradually introduce him rather than immediately thrust him into the starting lineup.

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1 Comment

  1. Patrick. Can stay on the bench or use it if you comfortable wining and rest gila or rmananiolgi
    But the main thing in the middle you must start with de bashiro very strong player and shot from distance and reda with nicola rovella
    Assume nocola reda and bashiro in the middle you can beat any team in serie A
    Mandala z
    Lazzaru romanioli gila nuno
    Reda rovila bashiro
    Dia zaccani
    Taty
    Use this and you will beat any team in front of you

    But you playing with ghandozi pedro marucic provedal you won’t win comfortably belive me im playing football and understand the games
    And players quality
    To be honest Ghandozi you use every game i do not understand his advantage unless he is the manager pet sorry for the word and I respect the player and all if them bur the performance talk

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