Between dreams and reality. Saturday evening’s match at the Olympic Stadium against Atalanta represents an opportunity for Lazio to forcefully advance its candidacy for the Champions League and dream of that return to the Europe of the greats enjoyed last year. Marco Baroni he wants to measure the ambitions of his Lazio after the six goals conceded against Inter to understand if the Biancocelesti can really keep up with the big teams until the end of the season. Reality says that in 24 official matches Lazio achieved 17 victories, an average which if maintained until the end of the season will take the Biancocelesti to the Champions League. Obtaining a positive result against an Atalanta team fresh from 11 consecutive victories in Serie A would further certify Lazio’s candidacy and for this reason the Olimpico will respond presently. Already 40,000 are ready to color the stadium in white and blue on Saturday evening, with a sale that will continue today and which could be significantly accelerated tomorrow too.
Lazio, the emergency continues: Noslin and Pedro out, Romagnoli in doubt
If good news arrives on the ticketing front for Baroni, the concerns come from the infirmary. Noslin and Pedro join Vecino on the list of unavailable players, both will try to recover for the derby while the Uruguayan will have to wait until at least February. The last stop is to Alessio Romagnolistruggling with a muscle strain which increases Baroni’s doubts ahead of Saturday. The emergency is clear, between midfield and attack only Dele-Bashiru, Castrovilli and Tchaouna will be available among the alternatives who were on the bench in Lecce. Few solutions and few rotations at a key moment of the season, after Atalanta there will be the derby and the warnings from Isaksen and Gila will also have to be taken into consideration. Given Romagnoli’s fatigue and the injuries of Noslin and Pedro, Baroni cannot afford to lose anyone and will have to manage the first emergency of the season as best as possible.