Ciro Immobile is slated to commence as part of the starting lineup for Lazio as they face a Udinese squad in dire need of points in their bid for survival. The match is scheduled to commence at 19:45 GMT at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
The Biancoazzurri find themselves without key players due to injury and suspension. Patric and Nicolò Rovella are sidelined due to injury, while Matteo Guendouzi, Adam Marusic, and Luca Pellegrini are suspended. Additionally, Coach Maurizio Sarri will be absent from the Lazio bench, serving a one-game ban. He will be replaced by his assistant, Giovanni Martusciello.
Lazio’s starting lineup features Alessio Romagnoli and Mario Gila in central defence, with Matias Vecino, Luis Alberto, and Danilo Cataldi occupying the central midfield positions. Felipe Anderson, Immobile, and Mattia Zaccagni are spearheading the attack, with the Italian winger being favored over Gustav Isaksen.
Udinese’s coach, Gabriele Cioffi, is facing pressure following a 1-1 draw against Salernitana last week. The team is dealing with absences due to suspension and injury, with Festy Ebosele and Walace suspended, and Jaka Bijol, Enzo Ebosse, and Gerard Deulofeu nursing injuries. However, Roberto Pereyra is set to return to availability.
Nonetheless, it is anticipated that Pereyra will begin the match on the bench, with Florian Thauvin expected to fill his spot in the attack, and Kingsley Ehizibue positioned on the right wing.
Lazio-Udinese, probable line-ups
Lazio (4-3-3): Provedel; Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Hysaj; Vecino, Cataldi, Luis Alberto; Felipe Anderson, Immobile, Zaccagni.
Udinese (3-5-2): Okoye; Ferreira, Giannetti, Perez; Ehizibue, Samardzic, Payero, Lovric, Kamara; Thauvin, Lucca.