Three Lazio Stars Risk Missing Atalanta Clash With Yellow-Card Suspension

Three Lazio players would have to skip the Serie A clash against Atalanta if they were to collect a yellow card against Torino on Monday.

The Background

The Biancocelesti will resume their campaign following the international break with a home fixture against the in-form Granata. Marco Baroni’s men lost their way in recent weeks, as illustrated by their embarrassing 0-5 beatdown at the hands of Bologna in their last outing. Even their Europa League qualification at the expense of Viktoria Plzeň wasn’t convincing.

Isaksen, Guendouzi & Belahyane Risk Suspension

Following their contest against Torino, Lazio will head to Bergamo for a big showdown against Atalanta the following Sunday. However, three of their players would risk missing the contest, as they’re only one yellow card away from earning a one-match ban. The players in question are Gustav Isaksen, Matteo Guendouzi and Reda Belahyane.

The Danish winger has been one of the club’s most in-form players, so Baroni would loathe to lose his services ahead of the big occasion. Guendouzi is another key player for the Aquile, and is considered one of the first names on the teamsheet. Finally, Belahyane is still trying to carve himself some space in the squad following his January transfer, but seems to be on the right path.

Lazio Trio Must Be Careful vs Torino

Therefore, these three players must pay extra heed on Monday, as none of them would want to be left out in the Italian capital when Baroni’s host moves to Bergamo next week. Each of them has already garnered four bookings this season, while the league’s rules state that five yellow cards constitute a one-match ban.