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Lazio vs AC Milan Combined XI: Only Two Aquile Break Into Allegri’s Lineup On Sunday evening, Lazio will host AC Milan in the most anticipated showdown of the Serie A weekend. But while this has always been a competitive fixture, the Rossoneri arrive in Rome with a 23-point advantage over the Biancocelesti. In other words, they have averaged almost an extra point per round over the capital side after 28 matchdays.
Nevertheless, this sizable gap is almost justified by the gulf in quality between the two squads, which becomes all too evident when comparing the two teams role by role. Lazio & AC Milan Best Combined XI (3-5-1-1) Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan (Milan) Ivan Provedel had a solid campaign prior to his season-ending shoulder surgery, but Mike Maignan has been operating on a whole different level. His saves are one of the main reasons why Milan still stand a chance in the Scudetto race.
Right Centre-Back: Fikayo Tomori (Milan) The former Chelsea defender has been one of the Rossoneri’s most consistent players over the past few years. The Englishman helped the club lift the Scudetto title in 2021/22, and he’s still going strong. Centre-Back: Mario Gila (Lazio) Matteo Gabbia might be an overachiever, but Milan’s keen interest in Mario Gila is telling enough.
Left Centre-Back: Alessio Romagnoli (Lazio) When the 31-year-old left the San Siro outfit in 2022, he had already lost his automatic starting spot. However, he is arguably at the peak of his powers at this stage of his career. Strahinja Pavlovic might be stronger and faster, but Romagnoli’s composure, leadership, and experience are too valuable.
Right Wing-back: Alexis Saelemaekers (Milan) After spending the last two campaigns on loan at Roma and Bologna, the Belgian regained his starting berth at Milan, and most managers would pick him over Adam Marusic in this role. Right Central Midfielder: Youssouf Fofana (Milan) Youssouf Fofana might have some holes in his game, but he’s a French international who has already proven himself on the big stage. Neither Toma Basic nor Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has the resume to compete with Fofana.