Mattia Zaccagni
LAZOut for Inter fixture
Zaccagni (foot) hasn't been called up for Saturday's contest against Inter.
Analysis: Zaccagni won't recover as expected after sustaining a knock in training, but the club is holding out hope he'll be back in the upcoming Coppa Italia final. Daniel Maldini and Tijjani Noslin are currently the favorites to start up front over Pedro and Boulaye Dia.
Picks up foot injury
Zaccagni was unable to complete Friday's practice due to a right foot trauma, but the tests ruled out bone-related issues, Lazio announced.
Analysis: Zaccagni will be re-evaluated on game day, but is a long shot to be an option, considering the recency of the problem. Daniel Maldini, Tijjani Noslin, Boulaye Dia and Pedro will compete for two spots in the trident against Inter.
Productive display versus Cremonese
Zaccagni (thigh) created four scoring chances and recorded seven crosses (four accurate), one interception and two corners in Monday's 2-1 win versus Cremonese.
Analysis: Zaccagni returned from a one-game absence and had his best showing in a while, leading his side in key passes and deliveries and setting a new season high in crosses. He has posted at least one chance in 14 consecutive outings, totaling 24 and posting 15 shots (seven on target), eight corners and 30 crosses (seven accurate) over that span. Instead, he halted a five-match streak with one or more tackles in this one.
Finds starting XI
Zaccagni (thigh) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Cremonese.
Analysis: Zaccagni is not going to miss out Monday after entering the match likely to play, as he is not just fit but in the starting XI immediately. The forward then maintains his starting role in the attack, recording three goals in 25 appearances (25 starts) this campaign.
Likely for Cremonese bout
Zaccagni (quad) is trending in the right direction ahead of Monday's match versus Cremonese, Sky Italy reported.
Analysis: Zaccagni resumed working with the rest of his teammates a couple of days ago, seemingly recovering from a bruised thigh that sidelined him last week. He'll push Boulaye Dia and Tijjani Noslin for a spot in the trident if fit enough to start. Daniel Maldini is also in the mix in multiple offensive roles. He has logged at least one key pass in his last 13 showings, amassing 20 chances created and adding 15 shots (seven on target), 23 crosses (three accurate) and 18 tackles (15 won) over that span, but with no goal contributions.
Suffers thigh problem
Zaccagni won't play against Udinese on Monday due to a medium-grade right quad contusion, Lazio relayed.
Analysis: Zaccagni will be re-evaluated after the match ahead of the Cremonese fixture next Monday, but might be forced to sit out multiple matches. Pedro, Tijjani Noslin and Matteo Cancellieri will take care of the left wing in relief.
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