Lazio Defence On Lock Ahead Of Inter Milan Clash But Italy Star A Doubt After Flexor Issue | OneFootball

Maurizio Sarri and Lazio will face Inter Milan on Sunday boasting the best defensive record in Serie A over the past month, but doubts remain over the availability of Alessio Romagnoli.

The Biancocelesti have kept four consecutive clean sheets in the league against Atalanta, Juventus, Pisa, and Cagliari.

In total, Lazio have already recorded six clean sheets this season.

Indeed, a figure bettered across Europe’s top five leagues only by Arsenal, who sit on seven.

However, the Biancocelesti could be forced into a change for the visit of Inter.

Inter Vs Lazio: Romagnoli A Doubt For Sarri In Key Clash

ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 29: SS Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri attends the press conference at Formello Sport Centre on September 29, 2021 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Romagnoli is nursing a minor flexor problem sustained in the win over Cagliari.

Medical tests have ruled out any muscle tear.

However, Lazio’s medical staff are reluctant to take risks with the centre-back, meaning Thomas Provstgaard is on standby to start.

Sunday’s clash at San Siro will pit Serie A’s best attack, Inter with 27 goals scored, against the division’s most in-form defence.

Therefore, setting the stage for a fascinating tactical duel between Chivu’s dynamic frontline and Sarri’s disciplined rearguard.