Key Lazio Defender Ruled Out of Inter Milan Clash

Lazio defender Alessio Romagnoli has reportedly avoided injury, but he’s still expected to miss Sunday’s showdown against Inter Milan.

The Background

On Monday, the 30-year-old only lasted 45 minutes before being hauled off at half-time in the contest against Cagliari. Luckily for the Biancocelesti, Oliver Provstgaard filled in admirably for the Italian centre-back, and the team went on to win 2-0 thanks to second-half strikes from Gustav Isaksen and Mattia Zaccagni.

Boost for Lazio as Alessio Romagnoli Avoids Injury

After the contest, Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri described the decision to take off Romagnoli as a mere precaution to avoid injury, without specifying the nature of his condition. Indeed, La Lazio Siamo Noi claims that the former Milan captain underwent clinical tests on Wednesday, which ruled out any injuries.

Romagnoli To Be Rested Against Inter Milan

However, the source still expects the player to skip Sunday’s big clash against Inter, before resuming action after the international break. In this case, Provstgaard will be expected to deputize for his teammate, starting alongside Mario Gila. The young Dane is considered Romagnoli’s natural understudy and potential long-time replacement, since he’s also a left-footed player.

Nevertheless, this will be a blow for Sarri, who considers the Roman defender as an absolute protagonist in his system.

Oliver Provstgaard To Start Against Inter Milan

Romagnoli only missed the first two matches of the season against Como and Hellas Verona while serving a suspension, but has been omnipresent ever since. Lazio fans will be hoping that Provstgaard rises to the occasion and puts on a solid shift at the back, although extending the clean-sheet run remains a daunting task when facing Lautaro Martinez and Co.