Lazio vs Ludogorets | Europa League | Team News & Probable Lineups | OneFootball

Lazio is the only club that boasts a perfect record in the Europa League this season, and they’ll be looking to maintain it when they host Ludogorets on the fifth matchday.

The encounter takes place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. It kicks off at 18:45 local time.

Lazio Team News, Injuries, Suspensions & Probable Lineup

As usual, Marco Baroni will be ringing the changes in Europe, especially when playing against relatively lowly opposition. Christos Mandas has cemented himself as the designated Europa League goalkeeper, while Adam Marusic should replace Manuel Lazzari at right back. Samuel Gigot and Patric should also get the nod in the backline, while Luca Pellegrini remains the only option at left-back with Nuno Tavares out.

Matteo Guendouzi should link up with Matias Vecino in the double pivot as Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is still working on regaining his best physical condition. On the wings, Loum Tchaouna and Pedro should give Gustav Isaksen and Mattia Zaccagni a breather, while Boulaye Dia should start behind Tijjani Noslin who’s the favorite to lead the charge.

Lazio (4-2-3-1): Mandas; Marusic; Gigot, Patric, Pellegrini; Guendouzi, Vecino; Tchaouna, Dia, Pedro; Noslin.

Ludogorets Team News, Injuries, Suspensions & Probable Lineup

Igor Jovicevic will have a full squad to choose from except for Caio Vidal who will be serving a suspension. Ludogorets should play in a 4-2-3-1 formation that mirrors Lazio’s system, with Kwadwo Duah leading the attack, supported by Erick Marcus, Kakub Piotrowski and Rwan Seco.

Ludogorets (4-2-3-1): Padt; Witry, Almeida, Verdon, Son; Pedro Nasseri, Chochev; Erick Marcus, Piotrowski, Rwan Seco; Duah.