"Starting with the hosts, putting in another downbeat display last weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 0-0 stalemate away at Lecce, Lazio are in the midst of what has become a major rut on either side of opening the New Year. With the pressure on Maurizio Sarri's shoulders now at a boiling point, the former Chelsea boss has made his frustrations clear."
"Yet to make a single appearance across any competition so far this season, French defender Samuel Gigot remains on the sidelines. However, despite missing out away at Lecce last weekend, midfield talisman Nicolo Rovella should get some more minutes under his belt. Likewise, serving a one-match Serie A suspension last week, Danilo Cataldi will return to Sarri's squad on Friday night. Crowned an AFCON champion with Senegal on January 18th, former Villarreal striker Boulaye Pia should keep his spot leading the line in Rome."
Lazio have endured a poor run, winning only once in their last seven Serie A matches and drawing 0-0 at Lecce. The side lost 3-0 to Como and began 2026 with a 2-0 defeat to Napoli, increasing pressure on Maurizio Sarri. Samuel Gigot remains sidelined, Nicolo Rovella should feature, Danilo Cataldi returns from suspension, and Boulaye Pia is expected to lead the attack. Genoa have an unbeaten streak in their first five league outings, recently rallying to beat Bologna 3-2 and earlier defeating Cagliari 3-0 under Daniele De Rossi. Genoa travel to Rome with momentum.
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