Lazio Dealt Late Blow as Pinamonti Ruled Out of Parma Game
Lazio centre-forward Andrea Pinamonti won’t be available for Saturday’s Serie A contest against Parma.
The Background
The 27-year-old wasn’t expected to start the game, as Gennaro Gattuso has been favouring Tijjani Noslin to lead the line. Nevertheless, the former Sassuolo star has been an important option off the bench, especially in his last two cameos, scoring his first Lazio goal against Monza and providing the assist for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in the memorable victory over Juventus in Turin.
Andrea Pinamonti Out With Bacterial Infection
According to La Lazio Siam Noi, Pinamonti is struggling with tracheitis, which is a type of bacterial infection. He will be hoping to recover shortly to join his teammates on the midweek trip to Sassuolo, as he’ll be keen to play at his old ground (Mapei Stadium) when the two sides lock horns on Tuesday.
Lazio’s Absentees
In addition to Pinamonti, Gennaro Gattuso is without Nicolo Rovella and Adam Marusic, who need a few more days on the sidelines, as well as Albert Gudmundsson, who is still recovering from a dislocated shoulder and will likely remain on the sidelines at least until the November international break. On the other hand, Matteo Cancellieri has returned to the squad but will start on the bench.
Gattuso Confirms Same Lazio Starting Lineup
Lazio have released the official starting lineup one hour ahead of kickoff. Gattuso has decided to keep the team that beat Juventus intact. Noslin will be flanked by Gustav Isaksen and Mattia Zaccagni, while Kenneth Taylor, Reda Belahyane, and Davide Frattesi link up in the middle. Romano Floriani Mussolini, Josip Sutalo, Oliver Provstgaard, and Nuno Tavares start at the back.
Lazio vs Parma Official Lineups
Lazio (4-3-3): Mandas; Floriani, Sutalo, Provstgaard, Nuno Tavares; Frattesi, Belahyane, Taylor; Isaksen, Noslin, Zaccagni. Subs: Motta, Renzetti, Doekhi, Diogo Leite, Lazzari, Pedraza, Pellegrini, Cataldi, Dele-Bashiru, Przyborek, Farcomeni, Cancellieri, Serra. .
Parma (5-3-2): Corvi; Drobnic, Troilo, Diego Carlos; Delprato, Ordonez, Sierro, Keita, Valeri; Romero, Touré.
