The infirmary was emptying, he entered it just before the door closed. Gila is the only player in the pits in addition to long-term care Provedel, now on the way back. Muscle injury confirmed for the Spaniard, one of the best in the squad in terms of performance this season. Out at half-time in the semi-final return match against Juventus, the second round of the Cup against the Bianconeri was fatal for his left adductor. The risk is that he could return for the match in Milan with Inter (weekend of 18-19 May), the injury is medium grade and will block him for about twenty days. In short, to date, a recovery for Empoli seems complicated, to be faced in the match before the one at San Siro. A double shame also considering the symbolic value of the comparison with the Tuscans: at the Olimpico the 50th anniversary of the first Biancoceleste scudetto will be celebrated complete with a special shirt (already put on sale by the club).
Tudor, forced choices
«We are optimistic for a few games between now and the end», explained Prof Rodia after the victory against Verona. Gila’s forfeit will force Tudor to move forward with the trio lined up on Saturday evening: Patric and Casale arms on either side of Romagnoli, central pivot of the three-line. In the second half, with the result sealed and Lazio more unbalanced, the Croatian had opted for the attacking solution with Marusic back, relying on two hyper-offensive wingers like Felipe Anderson and Zaccagni on the flanks. Tudor, even in Monza, will not be able to choose in defense as has always happened since he took charge of Lazio: he went from the last-minute return of Patric (debut in the championship against Juve) to the current stoppage of Gila, passing through Romagnoli’s calf strain, resolved by the trip to Marassi (before half-time). Physical issues will continue to dictate defensive decisions.
Immobile surprised: what happened
Preparation for the next match will start tomorrow at 5pm. The team took a breather yesterday and will do the same today: double rest granted. Except for Gila, the injured people from the last period have already been found. Lazzari (remained on the bench), Kamada and Zaccagni. The latter was seen with the decisive stamp, 12 minutes after entering the field. A goal to apply for the starting shirt. Immobile, on the other hand, only played 7 minutes, including recovery. The entrance to 42’st disheartened him, he expected more and might talk to Tudor about it.
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