The weekend of (first) answers. The third day, in fact, offers us a very interesting programme, with the three leaders forced to contend with as many pursuers. A smile could be Milan, engaged in the San Siro against Bologna, what is certain is that between Lazio-Inter, Juventus-Rome e Fiorentina-Napoli we will not be bored for sure.
Lazio-Inter (20.45 pm, Dazn)
It starts already tonight at the Olimpico with the match between the biancocelesti di Sarri and the nerazzurri of Inzaghi: a nice crash test for both, which could have the first tangible effects on the ranking. The spotlights are above all on Inter, in their first prestige test after the softer ones Lecce e Spezia. The debut of the Via del Mare, net of the result, had aroused some perplexity, the second against the Ligurians, on the other hand, showed off a team with excellent values, driven by an unrivaled attacking duo. There Lu-La he scares everyone and is Inzaghi's real strength, which he can thus transform Dzeko e Correa in weapons to be used in progress, but also on the other side, in terms of goals, there is a gentleman who is not joking at all: Immobile is Sarri's trump card, determined to repeat last season's joke, when he got the better of his colleague-rival with a 3-1 full of ideas and controversies (remember Felipe Anderson's goal with Dimarco on the ground?).
Inzaghi does not trust: "Beware of Lazio"
To complete the picture there is then the emotional aspect of a challenge that has always been particular (the supporters are twinned), enriched by the transfer of Inzaghi to the Nerazzurri: for him, with 22 years of Lazio experience behind him, this is evidently a game unlike any other. “We know we're going to face a strong team, which this year has improved its squad – thought the coach -. We will find a prepared opponent, an important stadium with lots of people, we will have to play a game that is attentive and full of character. Still? I have great affection for him, he had important seasons with me and then it was repeated also with Sarri: I wish him to always score, but this time I hope he rests … ".
Sarri: "They are the strongest of all, but we'll play it"
“We face perhaps the strongest team in the championship, at least on an individual level, physically and technically strong – Sarri's words -. It will be a very difficult game to face, it is clear that Inter have something more than us but, having said that, we can play it. I can't affect my opponent, but I can and that's why I expect Lazio to be angry”.
Lazio-Inter, the formations: Inzaghi has the Gosens-Dimarco doubt
In terms of formations, both are doing well, in the sense that neither Inter nor Lazio have to deal with particular absences. Inzaghi, who will miss the only one Mkhitaryan (he will try to come back next week), however, he has a doubt about the formation on the left wing, where Goossens (favorite) e Marco's they compete for the starting shirt. For the rest 3-5-2 of order with Handanovic in goal, Skriniar, The free e Sticks in defence, Dumfries, Stretcher, Brozovic, Calhanoglu e Goossens in midfield, Lukaku e Lautaro in attack.
Sarri leaves Acerbi out, in negotiation with Inter
Only one absentee also for Sarri, but injuries have nothing to do here: Acerbi, in fact, will be left out waiting for the transfer market to end, especially as the most probable destination seems to be Inter (but the Nerazzurri will first try to take Chalobah of the Chelsea). Lazio's 4-3-3 will thus see Provedel between the posts, Lazzari, Patric, Romagnoli e Marusic in the back department, Milinkovic-Savic, Cataldi e Vecino in the median, Pedro, Property e Weather in Zaccagni in the offensive trident.
