When Lazio released their Serie A squad list at the start of the month, the big surprise was the omission of Luca Pellegrini and Patric.
Why Lazio Excluded Luca Pellegrini & Patric
While it was evident that the two defenders are at the bottom of Gennaro Gattuso’s pecking order, observers thought they would still retain their places in the squad. Instead, the Biancocelesti preferred to leave two vacant slots, with Lazio sporting director Angelo Fabiani later explaining that the idea was to make room for potential late arrivals on free transfers.
One Spot Up for Grabs
The Italian capital club has since signed Diogo Leite, who filled one of the two available spots. The club was also contemplating a move for Mauro Icardi, but Gattuso insisted he’s happy with his current options in attack. Therefore, one spot remains available, while two senior players remain on the outs.
Lazio’s Plans for Patric & Pellegrini
According to Il Messaggero, there are no immediate plans to reinstate either Pellegrini or Patic in the coming weeks. That being said, the Spanish defender still has some hope of making his way back to the squad at some point. On the contrary, the Italian left-back is expected to remain out until January, when he’ll be placed on the transfer market.
Why Patric is More Likely to Return Than Pellegrini
At the moment, Gattuso already has five full-backs vying for two roles in the shape of left-backs Nuno Tavares and Alfonso Pedraza, plus right-backs Adam Marusic, Romano Floriani Mussolini, and Manuel Lazzari. Therefore, Pellegrini is considered surplus to requirements.
On the other hand, Lazio currently have four centre-backs in the squad: Josip Sutalo, Oliver Provstgaard, Danilho Doekhi, and Leite. Hence, an experienced profile like Patric could serve as an additional option, not to mention his status as a locker-room senator.
Why do pellegrini dirty like that
100% Patric I like but the guy gets injured alot.
I would rather sell Tavares for higher price and keep Pellegrini. Their on-pitch performances are similar, neither of them is exactly consistent. But Luca is Italian and Laziale which is always more then being a random African mercenary playing only for money.
I understand the thought of selling Tavares while his stock is high, but in the off chance Lazio is actually competing for the scudetto (or even a UCL spot), I would keep him the full season.
I know people try to like Pellegrini because he’s Italian and laziale, but he just sucks.
Competing for the scudetto? I’ve seen the ranking, we’re only 5 games in. While I’ve also seen the matches.
Bologna, Genoa and Udinese were close matches. Milan first half was great football, second half it came crashing down and Lazio was fortunate to get a draw. While Venezia was a terrible match.
With this squad and depth.
Not getting net zero changed into a full transfer ban in the winter or summer, is the highest goal with not relegating. Because if Lazio gets that, not even Frattesi can be signed and Lazio will be fighting 27/28 against relegation with barely a squad.
It’s been an exciting start to the season, but let’s not get carried away. At this time last year, Cremonese were in 5th place…
Lots of football to be played. 1 game at a time.