Fiorentina vs Lazio Combined XI: Viola Have a Slight Edge
Fiorentina vs Lazio Combined XI: Viola Have a Slight Edge In the curtain closer of Serie A round 32, Fiorentina will host Lazio at the Artemio Franchi on Monday in a meeting between two clubs who started their campaigns on a woeful note, but have recently enjoyed a noticeable improvement. The Viola have managed to elevate themselves from the relegation abyss, and they’re now on the right path to secure their stay in the top flight. Despite their recent revival, the Tuscans remain 12 points behind the Aquile in the Serie A table.
Fiorentina vs Lazio | Where to Watch, Insights, Lineups & Prediction However, Lazio’s advantage doesn’t necessarily stem from a superior squad. In fact, a role-by-role rundown might even suggest that Paolo Vanoli has slightly more quality among his ranks than Maurizio Sarri. Fiorentina & Lazio Combined XI (4-3-3) Goalkeeper: David De Gea (Fiorentina) This was certainly a close call, given that Ivan Provedel had collected 12 clean sheets from 27 Serie A appearances prior to his injury.
Nevertheless, David De Gea has been absolutely crucial for Fiorentina, as his heroics kept the Tuscans afloat at their most desperate hour. Edoardo Motta has been enjoying a solid run, but he needs more time before breaking into the conversation. Right-Back: Dodo (Fiorentina) This one was perhaps the easiest choice on the list, as Dodo is considered one of the most reliable right-backs in Serie A, while Lazio’s first choice for the role, Adam Marusic, can be frustrating with his lack of attacking contributions.
Right Centre-Back: Mario Gila (Lazio) The Spaniard is one of the most sought-after central defenders in Europe. On the other hand, Fiorentina’s Pietro Comuzzo and Marin Pongracic are considered decent options, but not quite at Gila’s level. Left Centre-Back: Alessio Romagnoli (Lazio) Fiorentina captain Luca Ranieri can be a solid option at the back, but he’s not as consistent and reliable as Alessio Romagnoli.
Left-Back: Fabiano Parisi (Fiorentina) Perhaps a debatable choice given that the Parisi has often been used as an inverted right winger. Nevertheless, the former Empoli man is originally a left-back, and he would probably outperform Robin Gosens and Nuno Tavares, who have been largely inconsistent this term. Right Central Midfielder: Nicolo Fagioli (Fiorentina) While he’s been mostly operating as Regista these days, Nicolo Fagioli is more than capable of featuring in a more advanced role on the pitch.