Lazio and Roma are set to clash in the first Derby della Capitale of the season on Sunday, a crucial fixture for both teams. The highly anticipated match will kick off at 12:30 local time (11:30 BST) at Rome`s iconic Stadio Olimpico.
Lazio`s Squad Boost: Castellanos and Rovella Available Despite Fitness Concerns
Lazio enters this encounter with only three points accumulated this season, following defeats to Como and Sassuolo, interspersed with a dominant 4-0 victory over Verona.
However, there`s positive news for the Biancocelesti: Argentine forward Taty Castellanos is expected to start, according to Sky Sport`s predicted lineups. Despite recently recovering from an adductor muscle issue, the striker is deemed fit and ready for Sunday`s vital clash.
While Nicolo Rovella was initially a doubt, he will be available on the bench for coach Maurizio Sarri, though Danilo Cataldi is expected to begin the match.
Lazio vs Roma: Predicted Starting Lineups
On Roma`s side, they will unfortunately be without their key forward, Paulo Dybala. Head coach Gian Piero Gaspeirni is anticipated to deploy Evan Ferguson as a sole striker, supported by El Shaarawy and Soule playing just behind him.
New summer recruit Wesley has not made the squad, with Dutchman Rensch expected to fill the right-back position. On the left flank, Angeliño appears to have a slight edge over Tsimikas, though Sky reports that this decision might go down to the wire before kick-off, putting the Spaniard`s spot at risk.
LAZIO (4-3-3): Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares; Guendouzi, Cataldi, Belahyane; Cancellieri, Castellanos, Zaccagni.
ROMA (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Çelik, Mancini, Ndicka; Rensch, Koné, Cristante, Angelino; Soulé, El Shaarawy; Ferguson.
