Lazio return to the Olimpico with the chance to keep their pursuit of Serie A leaders Inter alive, as Gennaro Gattuso’s side face newly promoted Monza in the 15:00 kick-off.
The home side have made changes through the spine of the team, with Christos Mandas selected in goal and Danilho Doekhi partnering Mathias Provstgaard in central defence. Floriani and Nuno Tavares take the full-back roles.
Davide Frattesi, Reda Belahyane and Taylor form Lazio’s midfield, while Gustav Isaksen, Tijjani Noslin and Mattia Zaccagni are entrusted with the attacking work.
Lazio’s starting XI
Gattuso’s selected team is: Mandas; Floriani, Doekhi, Provstgaard, Tavares; Frattesi, Belahyane, Taylor; Isaksen, Noslin, Zaccagni.
Monza arrive with a three-man defence
Ivan Juric keeps Tornqvist between the posts for Monza and sets his newly promoted side up with Kouadio, Lucchesi and Carboni across the back line.
Birindelli and Mangas operate on the flanks, with Akinsanmiro and Folorunsho in central midfield. Varela leads the line again, supported by Ngonge and Zeballos.
Monza’s starting XI is: Tornqvist; Kouadio, Lucchesi, Carboni; Birindelli, Akinsanmiro, Folorunsho, Mangas; Ngonge, Zeballos; Varela.
