Five key battles in Lazio vs AC Milan: Zaccagni & Gila reunite | OneFootball

Lazio host unbeaten AC Milan at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, aiming to keep their perfect Serie A start. Gennaro Gattuso faces his sternest test against the club he served for 14 years.

According to The Laziali, Ruben Amorim’s bright start in Italy sets up a tactical duel, yet the contest should hinge on individual battles across the pitch.

Danilho Doekhi v Goncalo Ramos: Of seven summer recruits, Doekhi arrived with modest expectations but has gelled with Oliver Provstgaard. Often tasked with the centre-forward, with the Dane covering, he now meets Portugal striker and ex-PSG forward Ramos. Containing Milan’s finisher could cement Doekhi’s place.

Nuno Tavares v Samuel Chukwueze: Tavares has reclaimed his spot ahead of Alfonso Pedraza, while Chukwueze has thrived as a right wing-back. Both will drive forward and seek space behind.

Reda Belahyane v Alphadjo Cisse: Aged 19, Cisse has two goals in three league games and now targets impact in his first Olimpico appearance. He drifts between the lines, so Belahyane must close pockets amid Lazio’s midfield shortage.

Davide Frattesi v Yunus Musah: With three in three, Frattesi times surges like a striker. The Inter Milan loanee could find a revitalised Musah tracking those runs, and whether he slips free may be pivotal.

Mattia Zaccagni v Mario Gila: Team-mates for the previous four seasons, they now face off for the first time. Zaccagni has not scored yet but is rediscovering rhythm as Lazio’s chief creator, up against a defender regarded as among Serie A’s most complete.

Source: The Laziali

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