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19-07-2025
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Maurizio Sarri Testing Alternative Lazio Formation in Pre-season
Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri is renowned for preferring a 4-3-3 tactical system, but the squad is also testing other formations. The Background In the first four days of pre-season, the Biancocelesti underwent double training sessions. But as La Lazio Siamo Noi reports, the manager opted to give the players a breather on Friday morning, before resuming work in the afternoon. The team focused on attacking patterns in their practice drills before engaging in a mini-match between the ranks. Which Lazio Players Missed the Session Gustav Isaksen, Mattia Zaccagni, Samuel Gigot, Patric, and Luca Pellegrini all missed the training session as they're currently recovering from various physical problems. As for those who attended the session, they were split into two teams, with the greens playing in Sarri's tried-and-tested 4-3-3 formation, while the reds portrayed a 4-2-3-1 system. Maurizio Sarri Tests 4-2-3-1 Formation For the red team, Nicolo Rovella and Matteo Guendouzi connected in the double pivot, as it was often the case in Marco Baroni's 4-2-3-1 system, while Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was tested as an attacking midfielder in between Tijjani Noslin and Sana Fernandes, with Boulaye Dia leading the line. (Photo by Marco Rosi –) Nevertheless, it was the green side that prevailed thanks to goals from Mario Gila and Pedro. The squad then trained on set pieces before ending the session. The Lineups Red Team (4-2-3-1): Mandas; Marusic, Ruggeri, Provstgaard, Tavares; Guendouzi, Rovella; Noslin, Dele-Bashiru, Sanà Fernandes; Dia. Green Team (4-3-3): Provedel; Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Hysaj; Belahyane, Cataldi, Vecino; Cancellieri, Castellanos, Pedro.
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18-07-2025
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Lazio Making Important Progress in €400M Stadio Flaminio Project
Lazio have reportedly made significant steps on the Stadio Flaminio front, as they continue to untie the remaining bureaucratic knots. The Background The Biancocelesti have been sharing the Stadio Olimpico with their arch-rivals Roma for decades, but they now plan to move away from the iconic facility, owned by the state, and possess their own stadium. The club has identified the currently defunct Stadio Flaminio as the ideal ground for their ambitious project. Stadio Flaminio | Photo Courtesy of Simon Basten From | December 2024 In December, Lazio president Claudio Lotito presented his stadium renovation plan to the municipality of Rome. But while the project had received high praise from the Mayor, the club still has some issues to resolve. Lazio Working on Resolving Remaining Stadio Flaminio Issues According to Il Corriere della Sera (via Calcio e Finanza), the municipality had asked Lazio to provide them with four additional documents in order to make the project eligible for a feasibility study. These documents include studies related to the environment, parking spaces and the traffic in the area surrounding the ground. Lazio Facing Public Outcry The source also warns the club of public discontent, as the residents of the area had already protested against the previous project presented by Roma Nuoto for the renovation of Stadio Flaminio, and they could also take legal action against the Serie A club if they were to consider the project a threat to the region's serenity. How Much Will Stadio Flaminio Cost Lazio The newspaper adds that Lazio had first estimated the project to cost €400 million, but the overall sum could be reduced to circa €360 million. The Aquile remain in close association with their partners, Legends, who will be entrusted with the renovation and the management of the stadium. The club's directors have recently met the company's hierarchy during their New York City tour.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
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This Week In Lazio History: June 30
A week of celebration and sadness as we remember Lazio-Campobasso of 1987 and the passing of Lazio legend Vincenzo D'Amico. Matches of the Week Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 Venue: Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, Turin Fixture: Torino Lazio 1-2 The Biancocelesti win a very difficult game coming from behind thanks to Immobile and Parolo Advertisement Date: Sunday, July 1, 1923 Venue: Campo Rondinella, Rome Fixture: Lazio Savoia 4-1, Southern Division Final, Second Leg Lazio thrash Savoia with a Bernardini hat-trick and reach the Scudetto final. Date: Sunday, July 4, 1937 Venue: Stadio PNF Fixture: Lazio Grasshoppers 6-1, Central European Cup, Quarter Finals Lazio fall behind but then score six with a Piola hat-trick. Date: Sunday, July 6, 1958 Venue: Stadio del Vomero, Naples Fixture: Napoli Lazio 0-4, Coppa Italia, Group Phase Lazio beat Napoli thanks to three goals in the first half with a Burini brace and Pozzan while Bizzarri scores in the second. Date: Sunday, July 6, 1947 Venue: Stadio Comunale, Turin Fixture: Juventus Lazio 3-3 An exciting match in which Lazio manage to draw coming from behind. Advertisement Match In Focus Date: Sunday, July 5, 1987 Venue: Stadio San Paolo, Naples Fixture: Lazio Campobasso, Serie B Relegation Play Offs A few weeks ago we spoke about Lazio Vicenza. A dramatic must-win last game of the season to avoid relegation to Serie C and possibly the end of the club itself. Seven minutes from time, Giuliano Fiorini finally scored and the Biancocelesti won. Now they had to face a playoff with Taranto and Campobasso. There were high hopes before the first match against Taranto. The team, who had been in psychological and physical difficulty, in the final stages of the Campionato seemed to regain the spirit that had characterised the first part of the season when Lazio were closer to the top spots than the relegation battle. The playoffs were held in Naples, seen as neutral ground. It certainly was not. Advertisement Taranto vs Lazio was held on Saturday, June 27. 25,000 fans from Rome invaded Naples. One single traffic jam on the Roma Napoli motorway right from the early hours of the day, 197 kilometres bumper to bumper. Many fans missed the first half. There were also clashes with the Napoli fans, a bus went up in flames. The match saw Lazio attacking but with caution and Taranto parking the bus in front of the goal. In the second half in the 65th minute, the Apulians scored. A shot from the centre of the box was saved by Giuliano Terraneo, the ball arrived to Antonio De Vitis two metres offside, simple tap in. Everybody looked to the linesman who instead of raising his flag, ran towards the centre of the pitch. Lazio tried a comeback but only managed to hit a crossbar with Luca Brunetti. Despair. All eyes were then on the second match between Taranto and Campobasso in the hope that Taranto won. The teams basically did nothing the entire match, content with the goalless draw. Lazio now needed to beat Campobasso to stay in Serie B. Sunday, July 5. Another mass exodus from Rome, this time without too much logistic trouble. The Biancocelesti approached the game like the first one, with a cautious but attacking spirit. A couple of chances but the first half ended 0-0. Advertisement Back in the city, silence reigned. Most were watching the game on TV, others were listening to the radio. Even some Roma fans for once were supporting Lazio. Zero traffic, Rome was absolutely dead. At the beginning of the second half, there was a cross inside the Lazio penalty box. Francesco Boito was all alone in the middle of the penalty area and all he needed to do was to aim his header on either side and it would have been a goal. At this point, there is a need for a little digression. A famous Italian sports journalist, Sandro Petrucci, once said that when Lazio were on the edge of the abyss, there was always an invisible hand that avoided the fall. As if the Gods made sure that Lazio never disappeared. This must have been the case. Boito headed the ball centrally towards Terraneo who saved comfortably. Ball in the other half, Mimmo Caso passed to Massimo Piscedda on the left just outside the box, a marvellous cross, Fabio Poli jumped higher than anyone and headed the ball into the net. Delirium on the pitch, in the stands and in Rome where the silence was broken by shouts of 'GOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLL'!!!! Advertisement Lazio were safe. In Memory: Vincenzo D'Amico Vincenzo D'Amico was one of the greatest talents in Italian football. Born in Latina, near Rome, on November 5, 1954, he joined Lazio in 1970. He was undisciplined, often got into trouble and certainly liked his food, but he was a natural. By the time he debuted professionally on May 21 1971 against Modena, he was already a well-known name among fans. Many went to see that match just to have a first glimpse of Lazio's Golden Boy, as many called him at the time. It took time for him to reach the first eleven because he suffered two serious injuries which kept him away from the pitch until 1973. He debuted in Serie A on October 14 and from then on basically never left the team. Manager Tommaso Maestrelli made sure Vincenzo never got into trouble by confiscating his driver's licence, limiting his wages, and making sure, via Captain Pino Wilson, that he did not overeat. It worked as D'Amico, at only 19, became one of the protagonists of Lazio's scudetto. Advertisement In times of difficulty, Vincenzo was always there. Like in 1976 when after Giorgio Chinaglia's departure for New York Cosmos he took the team by the hand and led them to a massive victory against Milan which meant that only a point was then needed at Como to avoid relegation. Or in 1980 when, after the arrests of Bruno Giordano, Wilson, Lionello Manfredonia and Massimo Cacciatori, he led a team of youngsters to safety, even though Lazio were then punished with relegation anyway. Again in 1982, this time fighting to avoid Serie C and 2-0 down after just 15 minutes, he scored a hat-trick against Varese allowing Lazio to avoid serious trouble. In total D'Amico played 338 games for Lazio, ninth in appearances for the club, and scored 51 goals. He died in Rome on July 1, 2023 – he had been fighting against cancer for the previous couple of years. D'Amico is a Lazio legend. Loved by the fans, his attachment to Lazio in times of trouble was always commendable and he will never be forgotten. Birthdays This Week Lucidio Sentimenti IV, 1-7-1920, goalkeeper, Italy, 172 appearances, 3 goals (1949-54) Guido Magherini, 2-7-1951, midfielder, Italy, 12 appearances (1970-71) Marco Monti, 2-7-1967, defender, Italy, 47 appearances (1988-90) Antonio Filippini, 3-7-1973, midfielder, Italy, 42 appearances, 4 goals (2004-05) Emanuele Filippini, 3-7-1973, midfielder, Italy, 32 appearances (2004-05) Hernan Crespo, 5-7-1975, forward, Argentina, 73 appearances, 48 goals (2000-02) Armando Madonna, 5-7-1963, forward, Italy, 27 appearances, 2 goals (1990-91) David Rozehnal, 5-7-1980, defender, Czech Republic, 43 appearances (2008-09) Luigi Milano, 6-7-1913, midfielder, Italy, 119 appearances, 1 goal (1936-40) Advertisement
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29-06-2025
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Lazio President Reveals ‘We Received A €40M Offer' For Inter Milan Target
Lazio President Claudio Lotito confirms that the Biancocelesti have received a €40 million offer for Inter Milan target Nicolo Rovella. Speaking to reporters, via FCInter1908, Lotito then made clear that his intention is not to accept such an offer for Rovella or any other key players in the Lazio squad. Advertisement Lazio midfielder Nicolo Rovella has been strongly linked with Inter Milan in recent weeks. Reportedly, the 23-year-old is a major target for Inter in the event that Hakan Calhanoglu leaves. If the Nerazzurri are to lose Calhanoglu, they will look to replace him like-for-like. And Rovella is a player they view as having a similar profile to the Turkish international. However, behind the scenes Lazio have reportedly made their own stance on Rovella clear. The Italian international remains an absolutely key player for the Biancocelesti. Therefore, widespread reports indicate that Lazio would not consider selling Nicolo Rovella for less than his release clause – in excess of €50 million. Advertisement However, Inter could hope to take advantage of Lazio's financial situation. Reportedly. it will be all but impossible for the capital club to make signings this summer without first making sales. Lazio President Claudio Lotito: 'We've Received A €40M Offer For Nicolo Rovella' Getty Images Lazio President Claudio Lotito updated on the interest in players at his club. 'We've received a €40 million offer for Castellanos,' he explained. 'Then, the same fee for Rovella, Gila, and Zaccagni.' Meanwhile, Lotito claimed 'we've received a €35 million bit for Tavares, €25 miillion for Isaksen, €15 million for Romagnoli.' And Lotito noted that Lazio 'sold Tchaouna for €15 million.' Reportedly, the young winger will join Premier League new boys Burnley. 'But I don't want to dismantle the team,' Lotito insisted.
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29-06-2025
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Italy Star Unlikely To Join Inter Milan As Lazio Make ‘No Fire Sale' Pledge To Sarri
Italy Star Unlikely To Join Inter Milan As Lazio Make 'No Fire Sale' Pledge To Sarri Nicolo Rovella is unlikely to join Inter Milan this summer as Lazio have promised Maurizio Sarri that they will not sell key starters. This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement Lazio midfielder Nicolo Rovella has been strongly linked with Inter Milan in recent weeks. Reportedly, the 23-year-old is a major target for Inter in the event that Hakan Calhanoglu leaves. If the Nerazzurri are to lose Calhanoglu, they will look to replace him like-for-like. And Rovella is a player they view as having a similar profile to the Turkish international. Rovella Unlikely To Join Inter As Lazio Promise Sarri 'No Fire Sale' PARMA, ITALY – DECEMBER 01: Nicolo Rovella of Lazio scores a goal which is later during the Serie A match between Parma and SS Lazio at Stadio Ennio Tardini on December 01, 2024 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by) However, behind the scenes Lazio have reportedly made their own stance on Rovella clear. The Italian international remains an absolutely key player for the Biancocelesti. Advertisement Therefore, widespread reports indicate that Lazio would not consider selling Rovella for less than his release clause – in excess of €50 million. Inter could hope to take advantage of Lazio's financial situation. Reportedly. it will be all but impossible for the capital club to make signings this summer without first making sales. However, according to the Gazzetta, Lazio have promised coach Maurizio Sarri that this won't happen.
