Maurizio Sarri insists Alessio Romagnoli is a participant Lazio ‘can’t do with out’ forward of , because the defender begins in opposition to Lecce.
It kicks off on the Stadio Through del Mare at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).
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The Aquile are feeling the stress after a poor run of outcomes, culminating in Monday’s 3-0 residence defeat to Como, whereas there was additionally .
Sarri tries to maintain Lazio on monitor
PARMA, ITALY – DECEMBER 13: Maurizio Sarri, Head Coach of Lazio, seems to be on previous to the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and SS Lazio at Stadio Ennio Tardini on December 13, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
“It has been a troublesome week after we misplaced clearly, however that is a part of the season, these items occur, and the week after it’s by no means straightforward,”
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“We must also not make a drama out of it. We should react, however accomplish that with clear heads.”
There are a number of sources assured that Romagnoli has put in a switch request and is on the verge of a €7m switch to Al-Sadd, however the defender is within the beginning XI anyway this night.
“Romagnoli is the participant who leads our defence, he’s a participant who for me we can’t do with out, so if he’s right here, then he performs,” replied Sarri.
It’s not completely new, as Matteo Guendouzi began his last match for Lazio with a deal already in place for Fenerbahce.
ROME, ITALY – APRIL 13: Alessio Romagnoli of SS Lazio celebrates a opening aim throughout the Serie A match between Lazio and Roma at Stadio Olimpico on April 13, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Photos)
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One other shock is in assault, the place the selection was anticipated to be between Tijjani Noslin and new purchase Petar Ratkov, however as an alternative it’s Boulaye Dia who makes his first look of 2026.
“Dia returned just a few days in the past from the Africa Cup of Nations, he was sharp and brilliant in coaching, so I made a decision to offer him an opportunity.”
Sarri had mentioned that he noticed the mistaken perspective of their 3-0 defeat to Como, so what does he assume the group will do that night?
“Como are a group who sap you of enthusiasm, as they management the ball in a unprecedented manner and you might be compelled to chase them round.
“I count on a powerful response at the moment, however a clear-headed one. I don’t count on to see the group be irritable or tense.”
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Danilo Cataldi is suspended, with Nicolò Rovella, Samuel Gigot and Gil Patric injured, however Toma Primary and Matias Vecino return.
ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: Boulaye Dia of SS Lazio compete for the ball with Tiago Gabiel of US Lecce throughout the Serie A match between SS Lazio and US Lecce at Stadio Olimpico on November 23, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Photos)
Lecce vs. Lazio line-ups
Lecce: Falcone; Veiga, Siebert, Tiago Gabriel, Gallo; Gandelman, Ramadani, Coulibaly; Banda, Stulic, Pierotti
Lazio: Provedel; Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Marusic; Taylor, Vecino, Primary; Cancellieri, Dia, Zaccagni