Bologna vs. Lazio: Probable Lineups and Team News

The match is scheduled for Monday, August 24th, at 18:30. The referee will be Maresca, with live TV coverage on DAZN.

Here's the latest from the camps and the probable lineups for Bologna vs. Lazio:

Bologna's Situation

Bologna's new season, kicking off on Monday against Lazio, will start with a defensive emergency. With the void left by Lucumì's departure yet to be filled, the Norwegian duo of Heggem and Helland will partner in front of Skorupski. Vitik will only be fit enough for the bench after recovering from muscle fatigue, and Casale will remain sidelined due to an adductor issue. Zortea and Miranda are ready to play on the flanks. In midfield, Moro and Ferguson are expected to secure starting spots, with the third position contested by Pobega and Bernardeschi. Bernardeschi is slightly favored, despite not shining in the new mezzala role designed for him by Domenico Tedesco. Upfront, Orsolini is a certainty on the right wing. Two other positions remain open for selection. The first is the center-forward role, with Dovbyk and Piccoli competing for a place. The former Fiorentina player, Piccoli, has a slight edge as he appears to be in better physical condition than the Ukrainian. The other duel is between Rowe and Cambiaghi for the left wing, with Cambiaghi potentially getting the nod after showcasing strong pre-season form for the Rossoblù.

Lazio's Situation

Rino Gattuso's Lazio must immediately put behind them their surprising Coppa Italia elimination at the hands of Mantova. The Biancocelesti will make their debut at the Dall'Ara in Bologna, and there could be two changes compared to Sunday's cup fixture. The first change seems quite probable, with Noslin expected to replace an underperforming Cancellieri on the right of a front three completed by Dia in the center and Zaccagni on the left. The other potential change involves Frattesi, who after making his debut from the bench could start. He is currently ahead of Dele-Bashiru in the battle for a starting spot. Rovella will continue in a deep-lying playmaking role and Taylor as a left mezzala. The defensive quartet in front of Mandas will see Marusic on the right, with Doekhi and Provstgaard as the central defenders, and Alfonso Pedraza making his Serie A debut on the left.