From a makeshift solution to a solid certainty, in Pisa the midfield confirms to have a consolidated identity and a new leader. Basic is heading towards his fifth consecutive match in Serie A, having previously stopped at four between December 5 and 22, 2021. On Sunday, the Croatian came off with cramps, but he is fully recovered. With Guendouzi and Cataldi, he will form a trio that has already scored in the league, something Sarri has missed for four years (October 2021). While at this time, Baroni had only achieved one goal by Guendouzi and an assist by Vecino in the 2-3 against Torino, closing the season with the least productive midfield in Italy after Lecce and Monza, in full emergency, Sarri has made the department even prolific. Despite being without the two players most in tune with the goal (Vecino and Dele-Bashiru), the midfield already boasts 3 goals and 4 assists, including the winning passes against Verona by Rovella and Belahyane, and has been involved in 6 of the 11 goals scored (55%). At the Cetilar Arena – after two segments of 18′ and 27′ – the first substitute in the middle for the second half will be Vecino, to put further minutes in his legs and reiterate the trend that sees Lazio’s goals in Pisa coming from Uruguay: the last 2 goals (1988 and 1991) were scored by Rubén Sosa. Confirmations en bloc also for the backbone, with Gila and Romagnoli in front of Provedel. After all, the last Lazio with more than 4 clean sheets in the first 8 outings was that of Zoff and Zaccheroni (with 5) between August and October 2001. The main candidate to complete the axis is Boulaye Dia, always starting since the derby despite dealing with the usual ankle issues. The Senegalese is favored over a hungry Pedro, who in his career has never started November off the scoresheet. In reality, the Spaniard and Noslin are eager to challenge Isaksen, who left the field exhausted against Juventus. Sarri is studying the values because he wouldn’t want to give him up after having found him again. With Cancellieri and Castellanos out of the squad and Noslin second to last in minutes played, Zaccagni is irremovable on the left. The restyling may concern the fullbacks. Tavares is improving and aims for Cagliari (tests between today and tomorrow), Hysaj has remained in Rome as a precaution dealing with a mild but annoying knee tendinopathy. In compensation, Pellegrini is well and will make Marusic return to the right. Lazzari received compliments from the technical staff after Juventus and is ready to come on with his accelerations. If necessary, Provstgaard – the only defensive change with Patric – can move to the left, as at the end in Bergamo, in case there is a need to duel with the giant Meister. With the usual 7 absences, Sarri seeks confirmations. He has no desire to stop right under the Tower.
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