Lazio vs Viktoria Plzen Team News & Probable Lineups
After returning from the Czech Republic with a valuable advantage, Lazio will be looking to finish the job when they host Viktoria Plzen in the second leg of the Europa League Round of 16.
The match will take place at the Stadio Olimpico. It kicks off on Thursday, 18:45 local time.
Marco Baroni will have to do without the suspended Nicolo Rovella and Samuel Gigot who saw red in the first leg, in addition to the injured Elseid Hysaj. The big news for the Biancocelesti is Taty Castellanos' much-anticipated return. The Argentine is tipped to lead the line from the start, supported by Gustav Isaksen, Pedro and Mattia Zaccagni, while Boulaye Dia starts on the bench.
In the middle of the park, Matias Vecino is the ultimate candidate to join Matteo Guendouzi, as Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is not at his optimal condition, while Reda Belahyane isn't even on the Europa League list. Nuno Tavares has recovered from a slight knock so he'll fill in at the back alongside Adam Marusic, Patric and Alessio Romagnoli, while Mario Gila remains a potential option.
The goalkeeper's role remains anyone's guess, but Ivan Provedel could have the upper hand over Christos Mandas thanks to his much-improved displays in recent weeks.
Lazio (4-2-3-1): Provedel; Marusic, Patric, Romagnoli, Tavares; Vecino, Guendouzi; Isaksen, Pedro, Zaccagni; Castellanos
Head coach Miroslav Koubek is once again without his injured left-back Cheick Souare and young striker Christophe Kabongo. Moreover, Daniel Vasulin and Milan Havel could miss the action due to illness.
Reported Lazio transfer target Rafiu Durosinmi will spearhead the charge after scoring in the first leg, with Pavl Sulc and Matej Vydra acting as his support crew. Amar Memic and Cadu should start in the wingback roles, while Lukas Cerv and Lukas Kalvach will operate in the middle of the park.
Viktoria Plzen (3-4-2-1): Jedlicka; Dweh, Markovic, Jemelka; Memic, Cerv, Kalvach, Cadu; Vydra, Sulc; Durosinmi
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