2026-2027 Coppa Italia: Lazio vs. Mantova, Probable Lineups

Lazio vs. Mantova is a match in the second round of the 2026–2027 Coppa Italia: the teams take the field at the Olimpico at 9:15 p.m. It marks the season opener for Gennaro Gattuso’s Biancocelesti and Modesto’s Mantova side, one week before the start of their respective league seasons. The Rome-based team has won all six of its friendly matches and now faces its most important test, while the Lombardy side is coming off a loss in its last friendly against Carpi.

The home team will field the attacking trio of Noslin, Dia, and Zaccagni, with Rovella in midfield alongside Dele-Bashiru and Taylor. The fullbacks will be Marusic and Pedraza, with Mandas in goal and center backs Doekhi and Provstgaard in front of him.

Mantova will also line up in a 4-3-3, with Gliozzi as the center forward and Silva and Cajazzo on either side of him. The midfield trio consists of Trimboli, Artioli, and Vesentini.

Lazio vs. Mantova: Probable Lineups
LAZIO (4-3-3): Mandas; Marusic, Doekhi, Provstgaard, Pedraza; Dele-Bashiru, Rovella, Taylor; Noslin, Dia, Zaccagni. Head Coach: Gattuso.
MANTOVA (4-3-3): Bardi; Radaelli, Cella, Meroni, Benaïssa-Yahia; Trimboli, Artioli, Vesentini; Jonathan Silva, Gliozzi, Cajazzo. Head Coach: Modesto.

“I’m very happy with how we handled training camp,” said Gattuso. “It was very hot, but honestly, we were very comfortable at our training facility, with all the amenities. In the friendlies we played, the team improved with each game. In our first match of the season, we hope to take the field with the same mindset we’ve shown so far. The fans? We know what it means to play without our supporters, but it’s too easy to make excuses. We’re committed to the Coppa Italia.”