Sarri Set to Rotate Lazio Lineup Against Inter Milan; Zaccagni Hurt in Training | OneFootball

Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri will opt for a heavy rotation in Saturday’s league fixture against Inter Milan.

Sarri Will Rotate Lazio Lineup Against Inter Milan

Both clubs are already making their plans for Wednesday’s Coppa Italia final, so several key players will be rested in the weekend dress rehearsal.

According to La Lazio Siamo Noi, Sarri’s lineup will feature at least five changes from the team that started in Monday’s 2-1 victory over Cremonese, with the backline set for an overhaul.

Mario Gila is Back

Alessio Romagnoli is the only one expected to keep his place in the defensive line. The experienced centre-back should start ahead of Oliver Provstgaard, who might feature later in the game.

Mario Gila should make an immediate return to the starting lineup after recovering from his latest injury setback. Manuel Lazzari and Luca Pellegrini will replace Adam Marusic and Nuno Tavares in the full-back spots.

Nicolo Rovella Set to Start

In the middle of the park, Nicolo Rovella is tipped to make his first start since making his return from his collerbone surgery. The Italian Regista doesn’t have 90 minutes in his legs, so Patric will likely take over in the second half.

Toma Basic will occupy one of the box-to-box roles, while it remains to be seen if Kenneth Taylor will be rested for the first time since joining the club. If so, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru would get the nod.

Mattia Zaccagni Picks Up an Injury

In attack, Matteo Cancellieri returns after serving a suspension, but he’s expected to settle for a spot on the bench, with Gustav Isaksen keeping his place on the right wing. On the opposite flank, Pedro should fill in for Mattia Zaccagni, whose latest training session ended prematurely due to a knock. It remains to be seen if the Lazio captain will be fit enough for a call-up.

Finally, Daniel Maldini remains the favorite for the centre-forward role, as Tijjani Noslin could be preserved for the final. But Boulaye Dia is in the running for a starting role.

Lazio Probable XI (4-3-3): Motta; Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Basic, Rovella, Taylor (Dele-Bashiru); Isaksen, Maldini (Dia), Pedro