Lazio Set to Make Two Changes in Staring Lineup Against Cagliari | OneFootball

Lazio boss Maurizio Sarri is expected to make a couple of changes in his starting lineup ahead of Monday’s contest against Cagliari.

The Background

For the first time since the start of the season, the Biancocelesti are having to play twice in the same week. Following Sunday’s enchanting 1-0 victory over Juventus, Lazio’s level significantly dropped on Thursday, as they settled for a goalless draw in Pisa. Therefore, Sarri may feel the need to inject some fresh blood into the side, albeit his options are limited due to the injury crisis.

Lazio Still Missing Key Players

According to La Lazio Siamo Noi, the manager will be without Taty Castellanos, Nicolo Rovella and Matteo Cancellieri once more, not to mention Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Samuel Gigot, who are both injured and out of the Serie A squad.

Manuel Lazzari to Replace Luca Pellegrini

On the contrary, Elseid Hysaj should return to the fold after a slight problem that kept him in Rome in midweek, while there’s also hope for Nuno Tavares. Nevertheless, neither full-back is expected to start, as Sarri will resort to the services of Manuel Lazzari, who should replace Luca Pellegrini, with Adam Marusic moving to the left side.

Mario Gila reportedly had a stomach issue that forced his exit in the second half against Pisa, but he should be confirmed alongside Alessio Romagnoli on Monday.

Matias Vecino Takes the Torch from Toma Basic

Sarri is also tipped to drop Toma Basic who deserves a breather after five straight starts, and replace him with Matias Vecino. The Uruguayan would thus join Danilo Cataladi and Matteo Guendouzi in midfield, while the attack should remain intact, with Gustav Isaksen and Mattia Zaccagni flanking Boulaye Dia.

Lazio’s contest against Cagliari will take place at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday. It kicks off at 20:45 CET.

Lazio vs Cagliari Probable Lineups

Lazio (4-3-3): Provedel; Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Marusic; Guendouzi, Cataldi, Vecino; Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni

Cagliari (3-4-2-1): Caprile; Idrissi, Mina, Ze Pedro; Palestra, Adopo, Prati, Zappa; Folorunsho, Esposito; Borrelli.