Siena – Lazio

By: cathal | November 1st, 2009

Tough times could be about to get tougher as a troubled Lazio side travel to an unfavourable hunting ground to take on the only Serie A side who are having it worse than us; Siena. With a poor away record against the Tuscans, we haven’t got much to lose here but considering the current situation, there is absolutely everything to be gained. It should be a fascinating but nervy encounter.

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It is difficult to know how we should approach this game today but I think the key is to not get caught in two minds. We can go for the tactical masterclass; stifle Siena as best we can and hit them on the counter or we can throw caution to the wind, go for it and see what happens. As long as everybody is on the one wavelength, we have a chance. I would tend to opt for the latter option. Matuzalem is suspended which is probably going to force Ballardini to play 4-3-3. It looks as though Rocchi will be dropped in favour of fielding Cruz up on his own, flanked either side by Zarate and Foggia. Mauri, Baronio and Brocchi should form a midfield trio with Radu and Siviglia stationed behind them. Kolarov, Lichtsteiner and Muslera completes the line-up. Here is what I expect in full:

Lazio (4-3-3): Muslera, Kolarov, Radu, Siviglia, Lichtsteiner, Mauri, Baronio, Brocchi, Zarate, Cruz, Foggia.

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As for Siena, they are not the plucky side of last season. Giampaolo has recently departed which should work in our favour and key players such as Kharja have also came and gone. The main man is obviously Massimo Maccarone and we will need to keep him quiet if we want to control the game. All in all, there is not much to be afraid of but there never was in previous seasons and picking up points here has always been a struggle. Nevertheless, I think they will be more afraid of us than we will be with them and with some much needed luck, this can be the beginning of a fightback. Forza Lazio!

Previous Encounter: Siena 2-0 Lazio (Calaio’, 25, Maccarone, 85)
Last Season: As above
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