Serie A: Dele-Bashiru To Make Lazio's Starting IX Five Months After

Serie A: Dele-Bashiru To Make Lazio's Starting IX Five Months After

Ibrahim Lateef

Super Eagles midfielder Fikayo Dele-Bashiru is expected to be in Lazio's starting line-up five months after, when they take on Atalanta, reports BSNSports.com.ng.

According to Tuttomercato, Dele-Bashiru is poised to return to the starting lineup in Serie A five months after his last appearance against Atalanta.

An injury in the derby against Roma sidelined him for two months, then the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and Basic's explosive performances denied him a starting spot.

The Nigerian seized the opportunity in Bologna and will now be confirmed in a three-man midfield alongside Cataldi and Taylor, the latter already an untouchable for Maurizio Sarri.

Meanwhile today's fixture is an opportunity to best prepare for the Coppa Italia double-header.

The first leg of the match between Lazio and Atalanta will serve both teams to gauge their strengths ahead of the match that, at least for the Biancocelesti, is worth a season.

The double-header against Atalanta could result in a final that was unthinkable until a few weeks ago, and for this reason, Lazio wants to arrive at its best.