Three Lazio Players Would Miss Roma Derby With a Booking Against Inter Milan | OneFootball

Three Lazio players will be banned for the Derby della Capitale against Roma if they pick up a yellow card this weekend against Inter Milan.

The Background

The Biancocelesti are preparing for what will be a decisive week. On Wednesday, they will meet Inter in the Coppa Italia final, which is naturally their most significant game of the campaign, given their meagre hopes of securing European football through their league standing.

This will be followed by the Derby showdown against their blood rivals, Roma, a fixture that both sets of fans identify as the most crucial of the season, regardless of the two clubs’ league statuses. But before these two decisive showdowns, Lazio will host Inter for a dress rehearsal in Serie A on Saturday.

Key Lazio Trio Warned Ahead of Roma Derby

Both clubs are expected to rest some of their key players for the cup final, but Maurizio Sarri could have an additional motive to drop three of his players, who are only one yellow card away from a one-match suspension.

Kenneth Taylor to Be Finally Rested?

The first is Kenneth Taylor, who has been omnipresent since he arrived at Formello in January, making 19 starting appearances between Serie A and the Coppa Italia. If Sarri chooses to rest the Dutchman, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru should fill in for him in the middle of the park, linking up with Nicolo Rovella and Toma Basic.

Nuno Tavares Will be Dropped to the Bench

Nuno Tavares, who has hit his stride at an ideal time, has become a crucial player for Sarri. Therefore, the Portuguese will likely start on the bench this weekend to get some rest ahead of the Coppa Italia final, in addition to avoiding a Derby ban. Luca Pellegrini should replace him at left-back.

Pedro Risks Missing His Last Roma Derby

Finally, Pedro risks skipping his last Derby della Capitale before he leaves the Eternal City in June. The Spaniard is part of an elusive club of players who represented both sides in this fixture. The Spaniard has been tipped to replace Mattia Zaccagni, who hurt himself in training, while Tijjani Noslin is the alternative option.