Lazio can guarantee Europa League Round of 16 access against Real Sociedad, so Taty Castellanos and Boulaye Dia start against Martin Zubimendi’s side.
Lazio has had a man sent off and conceded a late goal to Como in a 1-1 draw that extended its winless run in Serie A to three games.
Patrick Cutrone secured a point for his hometown team, Como, with a goal in the 72nd minute at Stadio Olimpico. He tapped in a cross from Gabriel Strefezza, just 14 minutes after Lazio forward Loum Tchaouna received a second yellow card and was sent off for a challenge on Alberto Moreno.
Baroni had very limited options this evening, because Taty Castellanos, Mattia Zaccagni and Mario Gila were suspended, plus Pedro, Matias Vecino and Patric injured, while Nuno Tavares and Tijjani Noslin were only fit for the bench.
Lazio got back on track with a dominant performance at the Bentegodi, as Samuel Gigot, Boulaye Dia and Mattia Zaccagni ensured the Presidio era at Verona got off to a rough start.
Lazio stayed in Serie A's Champions League places after thumping struggling Verona 3-0 on Sunday, as Inter Milan host Empoli trying to stay in touch with league leaders Napoli.
Como coach Cesc Fabregas admitted frustration after their 1-1 draw with Lazio on Friday night. Boulaye Dia had Lazio ahead before they saw Loum Tchaouna sent off. And eventually Patrick Cutrone found a headed equaliser to earn the point for Como.
Lazio coach Marco Baroni was left delighted after their 3-0 rout of Hellas Verona. Samuel Gigot, Boulaye Dia and Mattia Zaccagni struck for Lazio on the day. Baroni said: “We made it seem easy because we started the match with hunger and humility, knowing it was what we needed to dominate the game.
Marco Baroni feels Lazio ‘made it seem easy’ as they crushed Hellas Verona 3-0 and hints at the latest reports on a bid for Chelsea talent Cesare Casadei. The Biancocelesti were low on confidence after two points from the last three Serie A rounds, including the Derby della Capitale defeat to rivals Roma.
Tutto confermato sia in casa Lazio che in casa Como nelle scelte ... con Noslin che non è al meglio. Per questo sarà Boulaye Dia a partire dal primo minuto nel ruolo di prima punta, con alle ...