Both Lazio and Inter are expected to implement squad rotations in their upcoming Serie A fixture, as both teams have their sights set on next week’s Coppa Italia Final. Despite potential changes, Inter’s captain, Lautaro Martinez, is anticipated to feature in the starting lineup.
The match is scheduled to commence at 18:00 CET (17:00 BST) at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
This game marks Inter’s first outing as defending Serie A champions, having clinched the Scudetto with three games remaining in the previous week. Lazio, currently four points adrift of a Conference League qualification spot, will see their primary focus remain on the Coppa Italia Final next Wednesday, also against Inter.
Inter will be without Francesco Pio Esposito and Hakan Calhanoglu. While the Italian striker is projected to recover in time for the Coppa Italia Final, Calhanoglu’s participation in the final seems unlikely.
Lazio will approach this encounter missing several players due to injury, including Samuel Gigot, Ivan Provedel, Alessio Furlanetto, Danilo Cataldi, Elseid Hysaj, and their captain, Mattia Zaccagni.
According to reports from Gazzetta, Italian international Davide Frattesi is slated for a rare start for Inter in midfield, allowing Nicolò Barella a rest. Marcus Thuram is also anticipated to begin on the bench, making way for Ange-Yoan Bonny and Lautaro Martinez in the forward line.
Lazio vs. Inter – Probable Line-ups
Inter (3-5-2): Martinez Jo.; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Sucic, Frattesi, Mkhitaryan, Carlos Augusto; Lautaro Martinez, Bonny.
Lazio (4-3-3): Motta; Lazzari, Provstgaard, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Basic, Rovella, Taylor; Isaksen, Maldini, Noslin.
The match will be broadcast live on DAZN in the UK and Ireland, and on Paramount+ in the USA. Football Italia will provide live updates through a dedicated liveblog.