Three Lazio Players Vying to Replace Zaccagni Against Cremonese

On the other hand, Sarri has yet to choose the player who will fill in for Zaccagni. In fact, the manager has been requesting the signing of his former Napoli pupil Lorenzo Insigne, as he feels that the skipper doesn’t have a natural understudy in the Lazio squad.

According to Il Corriere dello Sport (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), three players are vying for the role, beginning with Pedro. The veteran is one of the most decorated wingers in his generation, but at the age of 38, Sarri has been reluctant to play him as a starter, especially on the flanks, where he’d be required to do substantial running.

The second option is the man of the hour, Tijjani Noslin. After his miraculous winner against Parma, the Dutchman will certainly take part in the action at the Stadio Olimpico this weekend. However, it remains unclear whether he’ll be used as a second-half substitute for Taty Castellanos once again, or fielded as a starter on the left wing.

Finally, the source reveals a more conservative option in Nuno Tavares. The Portuguese player is originally a left-back, but has now lost his starting berth to Luca Pellegrini, especially following his weak first-half display against Bologna. Therefore, Sarri, could be tempted to test the 25-year-old in a more advanced role, even though a January sale remains a very plausible scenario.