The Laziali
·24 septembre 2024
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·24 septembre 2024
Following a lukewarm start to their Serie A campaign, Lazio will launch their European campaign with an away contest against Dynamo Kyiv.
Similar to the Champions League, EL has adopted a new format that sees all 36 clubs pitted in one group, adding a new twist to the tournament.
The Europa League clash between Dynamo Kyiv and Lazio kicks off at 21:00 CET on Wednesday 24th September. Due to the situation in Ukraine, the encounter will take place at the Volksparkstadion stadium in Hamburg, Germany.
To find out how to watch Dynamo Kyiv vs Lazio in your respective country, check out this verified list of international TV listings.
After missing out on the domestic league title last season by just two points, Dynamo Kyiv are eager to reclaim the throne from their arch-rivals Shakhtar Donetsk this term. The Ukrainian capital side has been almost flawless six rounds into the new season, collecting 16 points out of a possible 18.
Hence, Oleksandr Shovkovskyi’s men currently sit on top of the table, and they’ll be hoping to transmit their brilliant domestic form to the continental stage, even though they’ll face a daunting task ahead in the shape of Lazio.
Following a summer revamp that saw senior players being replaced by younger profiles, Lazio are showing some positive signs under the guidance of Marco Baroni, but they remain far from the finished article. In the first five rounds of the Serie A campaign, they registered two wins, one draw and two defeats, placing them in an insufficient 8th place.
The Biancocelesti know there are several aspects to improve in their game, especially a leaky defense and a tendency to lose concentration during instances of the match. Nevertheless, a positive start in Europe would certainly boost their morale.
Dynamo Kyiv (4-3-3): Bushchan; Karavaev, Popov, Mykhavko, Dubinchak; Brazhko, Shaparenko, Pikhalyonok; Yarmolenko, Vanat, Kabayev
Lazio (4-2-3-1): Provedel; Marusic, Patric, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Rovella, Vecino; Tchaouna, Dele-Bashiru, Pedro; Noslin