When Lazio plays Viktoria Plzen in the first leg of the Round of 16, they will be looking to make a big move toward the Europa League quarterfinals.
The Doosan Arena in Plzen, Czech Republic, will host the match. At 21:00 CET on Thursday, it begins.
Viktoria Plzen Team Updates, Suspensions, Injuries, and Likely Lineup
Both youthful attacker Christophe Kabongo and injured left-back Cheick Souare will be absent for veteran boss Miroslav Koubek. The young Rafiu Durosinmi and the seasoned Matej Vydra are set to lead his 3-4-1-2 formation, with Pavl Sulc acting in the background.
Lukas Cerv and Lukas Kalvach are expected to play in the double pivot, while Amar Memic and Cadu are predicted to start the wings.
Jedlicka; Markovic, Dweh, Jemelka; Memic, Kalvach, Cerv, Cadu; Sulc; Vydra, Durosinmi; Viktoria Plzen (3-4-1-2)
News, Suspensions, Injuries, and the Likely Lineup for Lazio
As is customary when Lazio plays in the middle of the week, Marco Baroni will make some adjustments to his starting lineup. Adam Marusic is recovering from a minor injury, while Manuel Lazzari is back in the starting lineup. Christos Mandas is the designated cup goalie. In the absence of Luca Pellegrini and Elseid Hysaj, who are both injured, Nuno Tavares is the only option at left-back.
Samuel Gigot and Alessio Romagnoli should start at the back so Mario Gila can relax. Boulaye Dia and Gustav Isaksen will continue to occupy their spots in the center of the park, as will Matteo Guendouzi and Nicolo Rovella. Last but not least, Pedro and Tijjani Noslin are anticipated to take Mattia Zaccagni and Taty Castellanos’ places.
Guendouzi, Rovella; Isaksen, Dia, Pedro; Noslin; Mandas; Lazzari, Gigot, Romagnoli, Nuno Tavares; Lazio (4-2-3-1).
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