Key Injuries, Predicted Lineups & Match Preview for the Crucial Serie A Clash on May 10.
Lazio and Juventus are set to face at Stadio Olimpico this Saturday in a high-stakes match with Champions League implications. Locked on 63 points alongside Roma, and Bologna only a single point behind all three teams, both sides of today’s match are fighting for the final Serie A top-four spot.
Lazio are enjoying a late-season revival. Whereas, Juventus continue adjusting under interim boss Igor Tudor. With just three games remaining, the margin for error is razor-thin. Head-to-head records could play a decisive role, so victory in Rome might define each team’s European fate for next season.
Lazio have gained a recent surge. They’ve gathered 11 points from their last five league outings. This has propelled them into serious Champions League contention. While Inter and Napoli fight for the title and Atalanta sit comfortably in third, only one Champions League slot remains.
Bologna, Roma, Juventus, Lazio, and even AC Milan, sitting in 8th place with 60 points, are all in the hunt. Juventus, meanwhile, drew 1-1 with Bologna last weekend. Now their qualification hopes hinge on strong results in the closing fixtures. A defeat in Rome could be disastrous for any of their top-four aspirations.
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Lazio’s full-back crisis has been partially resolved ahead of the Juventus tie. Nuno Tavares and Manuel Lazzari have returned to training, easing Marco Baroni’s concerns to some extent. Adam Marusic also looks set to recover in time after picking up a knock during their game against Empoli.
On the other hand, Elseid Hysaj and Patric will also be unavailable for the match as they are respectively suspended and sidelined. On-loan Juventus player Nicolo Rovella is expected to feature in midfield alongside Matteo Guendouzi. Whereas, Boulaye Dia, whose goals have been vital, is expected to lead the line with Taty Castellanos.
Mandas; Pellegrini, Gila, Romagnoli, Marusic; Guendouzi, Rovella; Zaccagni, Dia, Isaksen; Castellanos
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Juventus face several defensive setbacks as Federico Gatti and Lloyd Kelly have joined long-term absentees Juan Cabal and Bremer with respective injuries. Andrea Cambiaso is also set to miss out due to a thigh injury. Thus, weakening the backline further. On the front line, Kenan Yildiz remains suspended.
Meanwhile, Teun Koopmeiners is still managing an Achilles issue. However, looking at the brighter side, top scorer Dusan Vlahovic is back in the squad. Even if he doesn’t start the match, he may appear from the bench. Randal Kolo Muani is expected to spearhead the attack in this must-win fixture.
Di Gregorio; Savona, Veiga, Kalulu; McKennie, Thuram, Locatelli, Weah; Gonzalez, Conceicao; Kolo Muani
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