Felipe Anderson and Luis Alberto announce they want to leave Lazio, but the Romans must remain focused on the championship to move the table and hope for a UEFA placing
- article by Massimo Catalucci
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During the week statements from some Lazio players, due to the their desire to leave the capital from next seasonhave triggered several controversy among fans and sports commentators. Above all, those of Luis Alberto which, perhaps due to his way of expressing himself, perhaps due to a somewhat arrogant attitude, were not appreciated by the Biancocelesti fans.
Together with him too Felipe Anderson has decided, barring last-minute second thoughts, that he wants to return to Brazil. But the Brazilian’s choice was greeted with greater acceptance by the people of Lazio, probably due to the difference with which the two Biancocelesti players present themselves and leave statements.
The two uphill roads for a UEFA placing
However, today there is a very important championship match to play in Ligurian land, against the Genoa Of Mister Gilardinofor the hopes of grabbing that useful placement in the rankings to be able to access the upcoming European competitions.
“Lumicino” weak, both in the championship and through the hypothetical victory of the Italian Cupgiven that the journey along this further path was complicated with the defeat suffered in the first semi-final match against the Juventus in Turin (2 to 0 for the Bianconeri).
Mister Tudor prepares today’s match in silence (no press conference scheduled before the match at Ferraris). So let’s try to understand how the Biancoceleste team will present themselves at Genoa.
Motionless will still be out, along with Zaccagni, Provedel And Guendouzi, all out due to physical problems. While they should have been recovered Pilgrims And Romagnolieven if we believe the three-man defense will be made up of Casale, Patric, Gilato protect Mandas between the posts. On the bands, Lazarus And Marusic they will have to act as “plungers” for the defensive and offensive phases. In midfield it will almost certainly be the turn of a Vecino And Kamadawith Luis Alberto And Felipe Anderson between the lines for the lone striker Castellanos.
Mister Gilardino will not be able to count on Bani And Messias who, due to physical problems, are added to those unavailable Malinovskyi, Matturro And Vitinha. In defense he will be deployed between the posts Martinez and in front of him, De Winter, Vogliacco And Vasquez. Ballot in midfield for the wingers, where four will compete for the two bands: Sabelli, Martin, Spence, Haps. In the middle of the field we will find Badelj And Frendrup. Disparate hypotheses, including Gudmundsson internal ed Ekuban forward, both together to support Retegui or the sacrifice of the second for the benefit of Strootman for a more solid median.
The coaches’ statements in the pre-match
GILARDINO – “We want to face the race of tomorrow (today – NDR) with the right attitudeaware of the journey we have made together so far and to be able to gain great satisfaction between now and the end of the season.”
“To the absences of the last few weeks, after the last match are added those of Bani And Messias. As I have always said, whoever has taken the field has always shown great availability and desire. It will be important to see them tomorrow too (today NDR) from those who will take the field from the start and from those who will take over during the match in front of our people, who have followed us with affection in the last two weeks and tomorrow (today NDR) he will support us and drag us along with his usual passion.”
“Tomorrow (today NDR) we will face a team with great qualities, which has recently started a new journey. We will have to be able to limit their individualities exalting ourselves through the collective and balance“.
TUDOR – No pre-match declaration from the Biancoceleste coach.
Probable lineups
GENOA(3-5-2): Martinez, De Winter, Vogliacco, Vasquez, Sabelli, Frendrup, Badelj, Strootman, Martin, Gudmundsson, Retegui.
Annex: Gilardino
LAZIO (3-4-2-1): Mandas, Casale, Romagnoli, Gila, Lazzari, Kamada, Vecino, Marusic, Luis Alberto, Felipe Anderson, Castellanos.
Annex: Tudor
The referee team, VAR and AVAR
Referee: Ermanno Feliciani of the Teramo section
Line assistants: Zingarelli and Scarpa
Fourth Man: Marinelli
VAR: Abyss
AVAR: The pen.
Where to follow live TV and streaming
Genoa-Lazio valid for 33rd day of the top Italian football championship, will be played today, Friday 19 April 2024 with kick-off at 6.30pmnear it “Luigi Ferraris” stadium Of Genoa and will be broadcast in live exclusively from Dazn. Use the appropriate downloadable app on Smart TVs, tablets, smartphones and PCs or televisions connected to TimVisionBox, Playstation 4/5 or Xbox consoles (One, One S, One Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast device.
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