Fiorentina 1-0 Lazio: Gosens’ Header Ends Biancocelesti’s Positive Run
Fiorentina 1-0 Lazio: Gosens’ Header Ends Biancocelesti’s Positive Run At the Artemio Franchi in Florence, Fiorentina prevailed over their visitors, Lazio, in a cagey affair that was decided by a solitary goal. Fiorentina & Lazio Starting Lineups Due to the Viola’s Conference League commitment, Paolo Vanoli heavily rotated his lineup. Roberto Piccoli led the 4-3-3 formation, flanked by Jacobo Fazzini and Jack Harrison.
In the middle of the park, Rolando Mandragora operated between Giovanni Fabbian and Che Ndour. Between compulsory changes and tactical decisions, Maurizio Sarri’s lineup featured six different faces compared to the team that drew against Parma. Manuel Lazzari replaced the injured Adam Marusic at right-back, joining Nuno Tavares, Alessio Romagnoli, and Oliver Provstgaard in the defensive line.
Patric reclaimed the Regista role, supported by Toma Basic and Kenneth Taylor. The Lazio manager changed the entire attacking trident. Boulaye Dia spearheaded the line in the absence of Daniel Maldini, while Matteo Cancellieri replaced Gustav Isaksen.
The most pleasant surprise was Mattia Zaccagni’s return from the get-go. Robin Gosens Gives Fiorentina the Lead Lazio started the contest on a positive note. Dia set up a chance for the unmarked Zaccagni, who tried to curl it past David De Gea, but the legendary goalkeeper pulled off a spectacular save.
The Spaniard then easily dealt with Cancellieri’s tame effort from close range. Nevertheless, Fiorentina gradually grew with the game. Piccoli threatened on a couple of occasions, but it was Robin Gosens who opened the scoring in the 28th minute.