Guendouzi and Cataldi return to midfield. Hysaj goes to the right, Marusic replaces Lazzari

The calendar looms large and although the Italian Cup final is at stake tonight at the Olimpico, after two identical formations Tudor will return to changing the players of his 3-4-2-1. The close matches have started to take their toll and Lazzari’s left calf injury was a warning that the Croatian coach will not miss against Juventus, against whom he will not even have Provedel and Zaccagni available. There is therefore room for some changes, the main ones in the heart of midfield and in this regard the words of president Lotito were prophetic, especially regarding Guendouzi’s situation: «There is no coincidence. Nobody can expect to play all the time, the owner told our newspaper, Matteo must stay calm and calm because Igor considers him and is aiming for a lot. I understand the coach, he has just arrived, he has to do tests and see how to better organize the team on the pitch.” Now it will be up to the former OM to demonstrate that the pre-Salernitana squabble is now behind him, with the real surprise of the starting eleven next to him: Cataldi. The number 32 had fallen into oblivion a bit after a satisfactory performance as a starter on Tudor’s debut. Those 80 minutes with the captain’s armband seemed to have convinced the Croatian coach, who instead in the following four games gave him just 32 minutes in the last two outings, while only being on the bench in the derby and the cup first leg against Juve . The midfielder, however, did not lower his guard, an attitude that the coach really liked and the statements after taking over with Salernitana were no coincidence: «I’m sorry that he didn’t play much, but there are dynamics that must be respected. However, he is a good guy who always applies himself. A player with values.”

THE CHOICES

After a long wait, therefore, here is the chance for Danilo in the four-man line which will be completed by the usual Marusic moved to the left like at Marassi because on the right there will be Hysaj, again preferred to Pellegrini, so far on the pitch with Tudor for only 11 minutes against Roma. Romagnoli will return from the 1st minute, at the center of the trio with Casale and Gila. Bench for Patric, not at his best. In Porta Mandas. Moving on to the attacking midfield, Felipe Anderson and Luis Alberto remain untouchable for Tudor, while Immobile will not be forced up front given that yesterday’s training was only the second group training session after the injury to his right knee. So there is still room for Castellanos, in search of the first seal with the new course. Lotito also spoke about him: «Taty is strong, you just have to regain confidence in your abilities and be less indecisive». Who knows if he was prophetic in this case too.

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