Europa League 2024-2025: Lazio-Bodo Glimt, likely lineups
Thursday, April 17, the Europa League returns with the return leg of the quarterfinals. Lazio, the only Italian team left, faces Bodo Glimt in the Europa League quarterfinal return leg at 9 p.m. at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Biancocelesti who will be expected to face the Norwegians of Bodo Glimt in an inside-out match. The Norwegians come from a 2-0 first leg lead last Thursday, so Baroni’s team is called upon to make a comeback.
Marco Baroni’s lineup is coming off a draw in Serie A against Roma. For the home match against the Norwegians, the Lazio coach, will recover Tavares, who came off injured in the match against Atalanta, but will start initially from the bench. Baroni will also have Rovella, who returned from disqualification, back with him. In the usual 4-2-3-1, Mandas will be in goal, in defense Lazzari will be the right-back, the central pair should be Romagnoli and Gila, while on the left Marusic is ahead of Hysaj. In midfield, Rovella will be paired with Guendouzi. The three-quarter should feature Isaksen, Pedro and Zaccagni in support of Castellanos. Initial bench for Dia.
Coach Knutsen is expected to rely on his best men, inserted in an offensive 4-3-3. Between the posts Haikin is sure of his place, with Sjovold, Bjortuft, Gundersen and Bjorkan in front of him making up the defensive line. In midfield Berg is likely to be helped by Evjen and Saltnes, who scored a brace in the last league round. The Norwegian trident should see Hauge (in a ballot with Sorli) on the right, Blomberg on the left and Hoghas as the leading forward.
The Norwegian trident should see Hauge (in a ballot with Sorli) on the right, Blomberg on the left and Hoghas as the leading forward.
Probable lineups
Lazio (4-2-3-1): Mandas, Lazzari Gila, Romagnoli, Marusic, Guendouzi, Rovella, Isaksen, Pedro, Zaccagni, Castellanos. Coach: Marco Baroni.
Bodo Glimt (4-3-3): Haikin, Sjovold, Bjortuft, Gundersen, Bjorkan; Evjen, Berg, Saltnes; Blomberg, Hogh, Hauge. Coach: Kjetil Knutsen.
