Lazio Finally Have Full Squad as Marco Baroni Plots Four Changes for Bologna Clash

For the first time in a long while, Lazio head coach Marco Baroni could have an entire squad to choose from.

The Background

Less than three days removed from their draw against Viktoria Plzen which secured their spot in the Europa League quarter-finals, the Aquile have a direct Champions League clash against their Emilian hosts at the Renato Dall’Ara. Despite reports suggesting the match could be postponed due to potential floods in the city, the match is still on for the moment.

Elseid Hysaj Rejoins Lazio Squad

According to La Lazio Siamo Noi, Elseid Hysaj could earn a call-up as well, meaning Baroni will have the entire squad at his disposal. Nevertheless, the Albanian is unlikely to start the contest. Instead, Manuel Lazzari is the favorite to feature at right-back as Adam Marusic has been struggling physically, while Nuno Tavares will maintain his spot on the left.

Mario Gila Returns

In addition to Lazzari, the source is also expecting another three changes in the starting lineup that played on Thursday. Mario Gila will naturally regain his spot at the heart of the backline beside Alessio Romagnoli, thus dropping Patric to the bench.

Changes in Attack

Moreover, Boulaye Dia should spearhead Lazio’s charge, as the recently-returning Taty Castellanos is unlikely to start back-to-back fixtures, while Matias Vecino is tipped to take over from Pedro as an attacking midfielder.

The Usual Suspects

Elsewhere, Mattia Zaccagni and Gustav Isaksen will retain their spots on the wings, while Nicolo Rovella and Matteo Guendouzi will combine in midfield once more, as Fisayo Dele-Bashiru hasn’t yet regained his optimal physical condition.

Lazio (4-2-3-1): Provedel; Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares; Rovella, Guendouzi; Isaksen, Vecino, Zaccagni; Dia.