Five matches to chase the Champions League dream and secure qualification for Europe. This is Lazio’s objective Igor Tudor, exiting the Coppa Italia semi-final with their heads held high. Milik’s goal 7 minutes from the end prevented the Biancocelesti from making a sensational comeback, but for Tudor there is no shortage of reasons to smile. The absolute protagonist on Tuesday was Castellanos, author of the second brace in the blue and white jersey.
Provedel’s return
Another reason to smile is the return to the group of Ivan Provedel. The former Spezia goalkeeper has been on the sidelines since mid-March, since the unfortunate Lazio-Udinese match which led Sarri to resign. In the last action of the match the Biancoceleste number 94 suffered a bad ankle sprain which effectively kept him on the sidelines for a month and a half. Given Mandas’ excellent performance, the Biancoceleste medical staff managed Provedel’s return without forcing recovery time. For this reason he will not push to get him back with Verona but will wait for the match in Monza on May 4th.
The others bruised
He’ll grit his teeth Felipe Anderson, fresh from Rabiot’s nasty stomp which injured his toe. The Brazilian has never missed a match in the blue and white shirt and he won’t do so on Saturday either. Another return is that of Mattia Zaccagni, who will return to the squad even if only to start from the bench. Mario Gila, out due to a muscle problem, should be evaluated and the Spaniard fears a strain that would put an end to his season. The finishing touch this afternoon after Tudor’s words in the press conference will clarify the final doubts ahead of the match against Verona.
