Lazio to Unleash New-Look Backline Against Torino After Bologna Collapse | OneFootball

Lazio manager Marco Baroni is reportedly set to ring the changes at the back for Monday’s contest against Torino.

The Background

The Biancocelesti will resume their Serie A campaign by hosting the in-form Granta in front of their home supporters who will be expecting a duly reaction following the team’s shocking 0-5 beatdown at the hands of Bologna at the Renato Dall’Ara before the international break.

Lazio to Make Three Changes at the Back

According to Il Corriere dello Sport (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), that woeful showing coupled with the physical consequences of the international break will prompt Baroni to unleash a new-look backline by introducing three changes. First of all, Manuel Lazzari is expected to make way for Elseid Hysaj who has recently returned from injury.

Luca Pellegrini Raring to Go

Moreover, a change is envisioned on the left side, with Luca Pellegrini potentially gaining an immediate starting spot after being officially reinstated in the Serie A squad, replacing the injured Patric.

In this case, Adam Marusic would be dropped to the bench, but he might stand a chance at earning a spot in his original right-back role. It remains to be seen if Nuno Tavares will be fit enough for a call-up.

Alessio Romagnoli the Sole Survivor?

Alessio Romagnoli may be the only one to maintain their spot in the four-man defence, as his usual partner-in-crime, Mario Gila, could be rested following his return from Spain’s camp, with Samuel Gigot getting the nod. The Spaniard has been Lazio’s most reliable defender this season, but he endured a horrific outing in Bologna.

As for Oliver Provstgaard, the source expects him to make his debut sooner rather than later with Patric out of the picture, but barring any surprises, he won’t feature against Torino.