Not Only Romagnoli – Another Lazio Players Risk Missing Juventus Clash

Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri could be without Boulaye Dia and Manuel Lazzari for Sunday’s Serie A contest against Juventus.

Lazio’s Abstentees List

The 67-year-old already lost Mattia Zaccagni ahead of last Friday’s win over Genoa. The club captain could remain on the sidelines for one month. Moreover, Alessio Romagnoli has been training separately due to a slight muscle issue, while Patric and Samuel Gigot are long-term absentees.

Nicolo Rovella might be clinically healed, but he’s still struggling to regain his match fitness. Furthermore, Luca Pellegrini will be serving a one-match ban against his former club after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.

Manuel Lazzari & Boulaye Dia Could Skip Lazio Match vs Juventus

In addition to all these issues, Il Messaggero (via La Lazio Siamo Noi) reveals that Lazzari and Dia could be left behind when Sarri’s host travels to Turin this weekend. The newspaper reveals that the two players had to skip training due to muscle problems, so it remains to be seen if they’ll be able to recover in time.

Dia’s absence shouldn’t be a major blow for Sarri, as the Senegalese striker has been largely ineffective when leading the line. The manager will likely field either Daniel Maldini or fellow January signing Petar Ratkov in the centre-forward role, while Tijjani Noslin provides additional depth on the bench.

Limited Full-Back Options for Lazio Against Juventus

On the other hand, Lazzari’s absence will be more detrimental, although he hasn’t been a regular starter this season. With Pellegrini also ruled out for suspension, Sarri will be left with limited full-back options. Nuno Tavares will get a rare starting chance, with Adam Marusic on the opposite flank, while Elseid Hysaj will be the only alternative on the bench.