Baroni warning for Lazio: ‘Nothing achieved yet’ in Europa League | OneFootball

Marco Baroni does not want Lazio injuries and bans to be an excuse as they welcome Real Sociedad to secure Europa League progress this evening. ‘Nothing has been achieved yet.’

It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 20.00 GMT.

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and AZ Alkmaar-Roma on the Liveblog.

Luca Pellegrini and Samuel Gigot are both suspended, with Manuel Lazzari, Patric and Matias Vecino injured, plus Elseid Hysaj, Toma Basic, Gaetano Castrovilli and new signing Arjon Ibrahimovic are not eligible for the Europa League.

Baroni wants no Lazio excuses

LECCE, ITALY – DECEMBER 22: Adam Marusic of SS Lazio vcelebratres a second goal during the Serie match between Lecce and Lazio at Stadio Via del Mare on December 22, 2024 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

“We are missing a few players in defence, but I still managed to make my decisions,” Baroni told Lazio Style Channel.

“We’re taking no risks over the fitness levels of Pedro and Noslin, they can play part of the game.”

The Biancocelesti are top of the table and can guarantee their spot in the top eight, with direct access to the Round of 16, with a game to spare.

“This requires a great performance and the best Lazio, because it is a complicated match against a top level opponent,” continued Baroni.

“These are important and wonderful steps for the growth of the team, we want to be in games like this. We require humility, solidity and keeping our shape, as this is essential against a side like Real Sociedad.”

Lazio won every Europa League fixture except for the stalemate with Ludogorets.

“We are pleased with what we have done so far in the Europa League, but nothing has been achieved yet. We must play as if there’s no tomorrow.”

Their final Europa League league phase fixture is away to SC Braga on Thursday January 30.