Lazio Veteran Set for New Playing Role vs Venezia as Marco Baroni Ponders on New Solutions | OneFootball

Lazio boss Marco Baroni will reportedly field Pedro as a False 9 in the club’s upcoming contest against Venezia.

Taty Castellanos Suffers a Knock

The Biancocelesti lost the services of Taty Castellanos who suffered an injury in Saturday’s big clash against Napoli which forced him out of the pitch in the first half. The club fears the Argentine could be ruled out of action for several weeks.

Pedro to Lead the Line for Lazio?

Therefore, the manager is looking to find the best solution to replace the 27-year-old ahead of a gauntlet of fixtures that begins with a trip to Venice. According to Il Corriere dello Sport (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Pedro is considered the early favorite to fill in for Castellanos.

The 37-year-old has been showcasing his versatility throughout his career. While he’s originally a winger capable of taking either flank, he also featured as an attacking midfielder on several occasions this term. Hence, Baroni is reportedly tempted to test him in attack as a False Number 9.

Boulaye Dia Also in the Running

On the other hand, Boualye Dia represents the alternative solution. The Senegalese star has now recovered from a slight ankle issue suffered against Monza, and immediately made his mark by bagging the equalizer against Napoli after coming off the bench.

Selection Headaches for Lazio

In this case, Baroni would have to find a replacement for the former Salernitana star in the attacking midfielder role, which could prompt a duel between Tijjani Noslin and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. The latter is also a candidate to replace the suspended Nicolo Rovella in a deeper midfield role, while Reda Belahyane is vying for the same role.