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Simone Inzaghi concedes Lazio are in an emergency situation against Parma, as Senad Lulic “could barely walk today,” so is in doubt to face Inter too.
Luca Toni thought Hellas Verona would be doomed to the drop this season, but was pleasantly surprised and hopes they can trip up Juventus tonight.
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri says Giorgio Chiellini is “on schedule” to return to the team and it’s “easier to use a 4-3-3 formation when Douglas Costa is fit”.
Serie A have announced the referees for Week 23 and Fabio Maresca has been handed the Derby della Madonnina between Inter and Milan on Sunday.
Ivan Juric admits he had “sleepless nights” before the trip to Lazio, but emerged from the Olimpico proud of Verona’s 0-0 draw.
Simone Inzaghi felt regret at the 0-0 draw with Hellas Verona, but “could not have asked for more” from Lazio, as they had 27 shots on goal.
Hellas Verona goalkeeper Marco Silvestri admits he was fortunate to stop Lazio and Luis Alberto scoring. “If I didn’t get there, the woodwork did.”
Luis Alberto hit the woodwork twice and Thomas Strakosha made some tough saves, but Hellas Verona held Lazio to a goalless draw.
Join us for the build-up and action as it happens from this evening’s rescheduled Serie A game, as Lazio can go second with a win, while Hellas Verona could fight for Europe.
Lazio director of sport Igli Tare explains why they did not push harder to sign anyone except Olivier Giroud in January.
Hellas Verona goalkeeper Marco Silvestri said they “know what awaits us” against Lazio this evening and made a European pledge.
Verona midfielder Mattia Zaccagni expects “a very entertaining game of football” against high-flying Lazio this evening.
Lucas Leiva warned Hellas Verona represent “a fundamental and very difficult match, but Lazio prepared for this game down to the slightest detail.”
Lazio can leapfrog Inter into second place with a victory in their rescheduled game with Fabio Borini's Hellas Verona, as Ciro Immobile must again be partnered by Felipe Caicedo.
Rosario Abisso will officiate Wednesday’s rescheduled Serie A match between Lazio and Hellas Verona, which could send the Aquile into second place.
Daniel Maldini celebrated a “dream come true” after making his Serie A debut, becoming the third generation of Maldini to wear the Milan jersey.
Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s SIX Serie A games, including Juventus-Fiorentina, Milan-Verona, Lazio-SPAL and Udinese-Inter.
Ivan Juric felt Hellas Verona “dominated” Milan at San Siro until “the red card changed the game, but the lads showed heart" for the 1-1 draw.
Milan only managed a point against high-flying Hellas Verona, despite Sofyan Amrabat seeing red at San Siro, with both sides rattling the woodwork.
Check the official line-ups from this afternoon’s Serie A games Atalanta-Genoa, Lazio-SPAL and Milan-Verona.
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