Two Selection Dilemmas for Lazio With Nigeria Star Struggling Ahead of Fiorentina Match
Two Selection Dilemmas for Lazio With Nigeria Star Struggling Ahead of Fiorentina Match Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri is planning to retain the bulk of his starting lineup against Fiorentina, but he could opt to make a change or two. How Lazio Will Line up Against Fiorentina Despite the underwhelming draw against Parma last weekend , the Aquile have been enjoying their best run since the start of the season, as they remain without a defeat in their last four Serie A contests. Therefore, Sarri is inclined to confirm his choices, but a couple of changes could be inevitable.
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is Dealing with a Physical Problem According to La Lazio Siamo Noi , Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has been absent from training due to muscle fatigue. The Nigerian is expected to recover in time to earn a call-up for Monday’s contest, but it remains to be seen if he’ll be fit enough to maintain his starting berth in the middle of the park alongside Danilo Cataldi and Kenneth Taylor. The good news for Sarri is that Toma Basic is back from a long-term injury, but the Croatian hasn’t been on the pitch since early February, so he still has to regain his best athletic condition.
Therefore, the Lazio boss is unlikely to field the 29-year-old from the start, unless Dele-Bashiru is ruled out. Pedro vs Tijjani Noslin The second selection headache haunting Sarri concerns the left-winger role. Mattia Zaccagni is pushing for an ahead-of-schedule return, but he certainly won’t start against Fiorentina.
Therefore, the head coach will once again choose between Pedro and Tijjani Noslin. The Spanish veteran got the nod against Bologna and Parma, but he put on underwhelming displays, while the Dutchman has made a positive impact off the bench, especially last weekend, when he scored the equalizer. At this stage, most sources still consider Pedro the slight favorite to start in an attacking trident that features Gustav Isaksen and Daniel Maldini.
Mario Gila Still Out Finally, the backline should remain intact, with Adam Marusic and Nuno Tavares flanking Alessio Romagnoli and Oliver Provstgaard, as Mario Gila remains unavailable. On the other hand, Patric and Luca Pellegrini should return to the squad after missing the contest against Parma due to slight physical problems. Lazio Probable XI (4-3-3): Motta; Marusic, Romagnoli, Provstgaard, Tavares; Dele-Bashiru (Basic), Cataldi, Taylor; Isaksen, Maldini, Pedro (Noslin).