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Goal.com Summer Shopping: Who Should Lazio Buy?
Goal.com's transfer special series comes to focus on the Coppa Italia winners...
| Bet: | Returns: | Lazio £14.50 | Draw £40.00 | Cesena £75.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Lazio £14.40 | Draw £40.00 | Cesena £80.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Lazio £14.40 | Draw £40.00 | Cesena £80.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Lazio £14.90 | Draw £42.00 | Cesena £80.00 |
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Jun 11, 2009 12:57:06 PM
The 2008/09 season proved to be full of ups and downs for Lazio, as Rome’s first club managed to seal their first trophy in five years - winning the Coppa Italia - but at the same time amassed a massive 18 league defeats finishing a disappointing tenth in the Serie A standings.
With the club still yet to confirm a coach for next season, much doubt still hangs around the Formello summer transfer campaign. With Lotito in heavy pursuit of Cagliari’s Massimiliano Allegri, the situation looks likely to arrive at solution in the coming weeks.
Despite their slow start to the summer transfer season, Stefano Federici looks at what changes should be made for Lazio to mount a serious challenge for a place in the Champions League.
Subs: Bizarri, Radu, Rozehnal, Brocchi, Ledesma, Kozak, Rocchi.
Degre, Perpetuini, Tuia, Mauri, Dabo, Inzaghi, Mendicino.
IN (5):
Dario Dainelli (Fiorentina): After losing his regular place in the starting line-up at Fiorentina, the experienced centre-back has arrived on Lazio’s radar as they look to sure up their most fragile department. With some talented youth coming through the ranks, Lotito is in desperate need of a defensive leader to form a partnership with Modibo Diakite in the new look Lazio backline.
Sebastian Battaglia (Boca Juniors): The Argentine international has been a long term target of the Biancocelesti. After a move fell through two years ago, it now seems likely that Lotito is ready for another assault. With a midfield partnership of Maxi-Battaglia, the Biancocelesti would almost certainly be ready to mount a serious challenge for fourth place.
Pavel Nedved (Juventus): Despite his outspoken intention to retire from football, it seems there could be a ray of light for a shock return, as the Czech fury looks to carry on at the age of 36. With the player’s agent adamant that his client has not turned his back on football, Lotito will be monitoring the player’s situation as he looks to bring a fan favourite back to the Olimpico. Given Nedved’s professional nature, he would almost certainly be a model example to the young dressing room.
Maxi Rodriguez (Atletico Madrid): A long time favourite of Claudio Lotito, the influential midfielder could be brought to Rome is part of a swap deal for Carrizo. With Lazio’s midfield performing well below par last season, the Argentinean midfielder could prove to be the missing link for a young side full of potential.
Roberto Aquafresca (Genoa): The talented U21 international looks set to be used as a bargaining chip by Genoa this summer after the Grifoni secured his head in part of the Milito deal. With Preziosi keen to get his hands on Lorenzo De Silvestri, Lazio would do well to bring the forward the other way – as they look to complete their attacking line with a traditional centre-forward.
OUT (7):
Juan Pablo Carrizo - The Argentine no.1 has endured a disastrous campaign despite the hype surrounding his much awaited arrival in the capital. With his place now firmly second in the pecking order behind Nando Muslera, it seems certain that Lazio will opt to offload him in a swap deal for Maxi Rodriguez.
Emilson Cribari – The Brazilian has long expressed his desire to leave following his lack of playing time this season. With a number of clubs including Fiorentina said to be tracking the former Empoli stopper, it seems likely that Lotito will grant his wish and send him on his way.
Lorenzo De Silvestri – Despite being a favourite with the Biancocelesti faithful, it seems more than likely the Lazio youth product is set to leave the capital after struggling to find space this season. After publicly expressing their appreciation for the young full-back, it seems Genoa are in pole position to secure his services next season.
Mourad Meghni – The French-Algerian was billed as a mini-Zidane when he made his moved to Lazio just two seasons ago. In this time he has been plagued by injury and failed to find space after a series of poor performances. Despite his team-mates claim that he is the most technical player in training, the Lazio faithful will have no regrets when he is offloaded this summer.
Francelino Matuzalem – Despite an impressive end to the campaign, it seems unlikely that Lotito will take up the option to by the Brazilian outright from current owners Real Zaragoza. If his regular trips to the infirmary are coupled with his €12m price tag, it seems more than likely the Lazio patron will look to reinforce the midfield with some new personnel.
Stephen Makinwa – After a disappointing loan spell with Chievo, it is almost certain that the Nigerian forward will be offloaded elsewhere as Lazio look to reduce their squad to more manageable levels.
Goran Pandev – The Macedonian hit-man has made no secrets of his desire to leave the capital in search of a new challenge elsewhere. Despite Lotito’s efforts to keep one of his favourite assets, it looks likely the player will get his way - with Bayern Munich looking the most likely of destinations.
Who do you believe Lazio should buy and sell? Goal.com wants to know what YOU think...
Stefano Federici, Goal.com
With the club still yet to confirm a coach for next season, much doubt still hangs around the Formello summer transfer campaign. With Lotito in heavy pursuit of Cagliari’s Massimiliano Allegri, the situation looks likely to arrive at solution in the coming weeks.
Despite their slow start to the summer transfer season, Stefano Federici looks at what changes should be made for Lazio to mount a serious challenge for a place in the Champions League.
Muslera
Lichtsteiner Diakite Dainelli Kolarov
Foggia Maxi Rodriguez Battaglia Nedved
Zarate Aquafresca
Lichtsteiner Diakite Dainelli Kolarov
Foggia Maxi Rodriguez Battaglia Nedved
Zarate Aquafresca
Subs: Bizarri, Radu, Rozehnal, Brocchi, Ledesma, Kozak, Rocchi.
Degre, Perpetuini, Tuia, Mauri, Dabo, Inzaghi, Mendicino.
IN (5):
Dario Dainelli (Fiorentina): After losing his regular place in the starting line-up at Fiorentina, the experienced centre-back has arrived on Lazio’s radar as they look to sure up their most fragile department. With some talented youth coming through the ranks, Lotito is in desperate need of a defensive leader to form a partnership with Modibo Diakite in the new look Lazio backline.
Sebastian Battaglia (Boca Juniors): The Argentine international has been a long term target of the Biancocelesti. After a move fell through two years ago, it now seems likely that Lotito is ready for another assault. With a midfield partnership of Maxi-Battaglia, the Biancocelesti would almost certainly be ready to mount a serious challenge for fourth place.
Pavel Nedved (Juventus): Despite his outspoken intention to retire from football, it seems there could be a ray of light for a shock return, as the Czech fury looks to carry on at the age of 36. With the player’s agent adamant that his client has not turned his back on football, Lotito will be monitoring the player’s situation as he looks to bring a fan favourite back to the Olimpico. Given Nedved’s professional nature, he would almost certainly be a model example to the young dressing room.
Maxi Rodriguez (Atletico Madrid): A long time favourite of Claudio Lotito, the influential midfielder could be brought to Rome is part of a swap deal for Carrizo. With Lazio’s midfield performing well below par last season, the Argentinean midfielder could prove to be the missing link for a young side full of potential.
Roberto Aquafresca (Genoa): The talented U21 international looks set to be used as a bargaining chip by Genoa this summer after the Grifoni secured his head in part of the Milito deal. With Preziosi keen to get his hands on Lorenzo De Silvestri, Lazio would do well to bring the forward the other way – as they look to complete their attacking line with a traditional centre-forward.
OUT (7):
Juan Pablo Carrizo - The Argentine no.1 has endured a disastrous campaign despite the hype surrounding his much awaited arrival in the capital. With his place now firmly second in the pecking order behind Nando Muslera, it seems certain that Lazio will opt to offload him in a swap deal for Maxi Rodriguez.
Emilson Cribari – The Brazilian has long expressed his desire to leave following his lack of playing time this season. With a number of clubs including Fiorentina said to be tracking the former Empoli stopper, it seems likely that Lotito will grant his wish and send him on his way.
Lorenzo De Silvestri – Despite being a favourite with the Biancocelesti faithful, it seems more than likely the Lazio youth product is set to leave the capital after struggling to find space this season. After publicly expressing their appreciation for the young full-back, it seems Genoa are in pole position to secure his services next season.
Mourad Meghni – The French-Algerian was billed as a mini-Zidane when he made his moved to Lazio just two seasons ago. In this time he has been plagued by injury and failed to find space after a series of poor performances. Despite his team-mates claim that he is the most technical player in training, the Lazio faithful will have no regrets when he is offloaded this summer.
Francelino Matuzalem – Despite an impressive end to the campaign, it seems unlikely that Lotito will take up the option to by the Brazilian outright from current owners Real Zaragoza. If his regular trips to the infirmary are coupled with his €12m price tag, it seems more than likely the Lazio patron will look to reinforce the midfield with some new personnel.
Stephen Makinwa – After a disappointing loan spell with Chievo, it is almost certain that the Nigerian forward will be offloaded elsewhere as Lazio look to reduce their squad to more manageable levels.
Goran Pandev – The Macedonian hit-man has made no secrets of his desire to leave the capital in search of a new challenge elsewhere. Despite Lotito’s efforts to keep one of his favourite assets, it looks likely the player will get his way - with Bayern Munich looking the most likely of destinations.
Who do you believe Lazio should buy and sell? Goal.com wants to know what YOU think...
Stefano Federici, Goal.com
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