Italian Midfielder Explains Omission From Lazio’s Europa League Squad List

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·7 settembre 2024

Italian Midfielder Explains Omission From Lazio’s Europa League Squad List

New Lazio signing Gaetano Castrovilli has revealed the reasons that led to his omission from the club’s Europa League squad list.

While leaving out the likes of Elseid Hysaj, Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro and Toma Basic was expected, Marco Baroni still had a tough decision to make when presenting his European list for UEFA. It eventually came down to a choice between Castovilli and Pedro; in the end, the Lazio coach opted to rely on the services of the Spanish veteran who has already won the competition with Chelsea.

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Castrovilli Explains His Absence from Europa League Squad

Nevertheless, Castrovilli insists it was part of a plan he and the club agreed upon, as he’s still trying to regain his optimal physical condition after several injury-plagued campaigns. The Euro 2020 winner revealed as much in a story posted on his Instagram account (via La Lazio Siamo Noi).

The choice not to play the group stage of the Europa League is part of a plan that the club and I share. There was no exclusion and there are no physical complications. The season will be long and the goal is to give my best throughout the campaing. I’m physically fine and I work every day with enthusiasm, to help my teammates recover. Forza Lazio!

Castrovilli ended his Fiorentina stint at the end of the previous campaign following a long injury ordeal. Yet, Lazio decided to bet on the Italian midfielder, signing him on a free transfer in July.