2026-2027 Serie A: Lazio vs. Genoa, Probable Lineups
Amid a situation that remains particularly challenging, Lazio has regained its enthusiasm thanks to its opening-day victory on the road against Bologna. That win allowed the Biancocelesti to put their disappointing Coppa Italia elimination at the hands of Mantova at least partly behind them. Gattuso’s team is aiming for its second consecutive win and to remain undefeated, even though the atmosphere at the Olimpico will be surreal. In fact, the fans’ protest against the club will result in a nearly empty stadium.
On the other hand, Genoa must bounce back after their home loss to Napoli. The Rossoblù are looking for their first points of the season to avoid remaining winless after the first two matchdays. For Daniele De Rossi, moreover, the match will hold special significance, given his long history as a Roma player. The two teams have faced each other 149 times: Lazio has 55 wins, Genoa has 49, and there have been 36 draws.
Gattuso has to deal with several absences. In addition to Cataldi, the Lazio coach won’t be able to count on Marusic and Dele-Bashiru, both of whom were forced to leave the game against Bologna due to injury. On the right wing, Floriani Mussolini is favored over Lazzari, while Frattesi is expected to start in midfield. New signing Pinamonti is already available, but Dia is likely to remain the starting center forward, with Isaksen and Zaccagni flanking him.
On the Genoa side, De Rossi still has some decisions to make. In midfield, Sow is challenging Amorim for a spot, while in the attacking midfield, Vitinha seems to be the favorite over Meichtry. Colombo and Baldanzi are expected to start, with Ostigard leading the defense. Bijlow is confirmed in goal.
Probable lineups:
Lazio (4-3-3): Mandas, Floriani Mussolini, Doekhi, Provstgaard, Pedraza, Frattesi, Rovella, Taylor, Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni. Head Coach: Gattuso.
Genoa (3-4-2-1): Bijlow, Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vasquez, Norton-Cuffy, Frendrup, Amorim, Ellertsson, Baldanzi, Vitinha, Colombo. Head Coach: De Rossi.
