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Lazio will have to do without Manual Lazzari for this weekend’s showdown against Atalanta after suffering a knock in training.

Manuel Lazzari Dropped from Lazio Squad

The Biancocelesti have released their matchday squad ahead of Saturday’s big Serie A contest against league leaders Atalanta, and the list doesn’t include the Italian full-back who joins Pedro, Tijjani Noslin and Matias Vecino on the treatment table.

Averting Injury

Nevertheless, Il Corriere dello Sport (via La Lazio Siamo Noi) have some reassuring updates on Lazzari’s condition, revealing that his medical tests didn’t detect any muscle injuries. Hence, Marco Baroni has decided to drop the right-back as a precautionary measure.

Derby Return?

The source expects him to resume training almost immediately, most likely in the next three days. This can be deemed an important boost for the Aquile, as their following contest is their most important of the season. Baroni’s men will lock horns with their blood rivals Roma on January 5th.

Adam Marusic to Step Up

In the meantime, Adam Marusic will take up the baton at right-back when the Biancocelesti host Atalanta at the Stadio Olimpico. The Lazio stalwart was tipped to start against La Dea even prior to Lazzari’s physical issue, especially following his heroics against Lecce last weekend. The Montenegrin came off the bench to score the winner at the Via del Mare through a splendid volley.