Three Spots up for Grabs in Lazio Starting Lineup Against Cagliari | OneFootball

Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri remains undecided over three starting spots ahead of Saturday’s contest against Cagliari.

Mattia Zaccagni & Toma Basic Back in the Squad

The Biancocelesti received a double boost in recent days, as Mattia Zaccagni and Toma Basic returned to training, but neither is expected to be in the starting lineup. On the other hand, Pedro, Manuel Lazzari, and Samuel Gigot remain out, while Mario Gila will be rested after picking up a knock last weekend against Atalanta.

Oliver Provstgaard or Patric

According to La Lazio Siamo Noi, Oliver Provstgaard and Patric will be vying for a starting role alongside Alessio Romagnoli at the heart of the backline. The young Dane has impressed almost every time he got an opportunity, but the experienced Spaniard is considered Gila’s natural replacement, given he’s right-footed. However, it remains to be seen if the 32-year-old is fit enough to play 90 minutes.

Luca Pellegrini or Nuno Tavares

Sarri is facing another dilemma in the backline, as Nuno Tavares and Luca Pellegrini are competing for a starting role. The Italian has been the main choice in recent months, but the Portuguese has been gradually regaining his best form. Adam Marusic remains a lock on the right side.

Danilo Cataldi or Nicolo Rovella

The third selection headache concerns the Regista role, with Nicolo Rovella pushing for a starting role at Danilo Cataldi’s expense. The 23-year-old’s campaign has been blighted by a long-term groin injury. He has recently returned to action, and this could be an opportunity for him to put more minutes in his legs ahead of the all-important Coppa Italia semi-final against Atalanta (the first leg is on March 4).

Daniel Maldini to Lead the Line Once More

With Basic not fit enough for a starting role, the source believes Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is the favorite to play on the right side of the midfield trident, while Kenneth Taylor is now considered a guarantee on the other side. Finally, the attacking trio should remain intact, with Daniel Maldini flanked by Tijjani Noslin and Gustav Isaksen.

Lazio Probable XI (4-3-3): Provedel; Marusic, Romagnoli, Provstgaard (Patric), Pellegrini (Tavares); Dele-Bashiru, Rovella (Cataldi), Taylor; Isaksen, Maldini, Noslin.