Key Battles and Prediction: Lazio vs AC Milan
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The Rossoneri need a result, confidence is low and the performances are declining as a result. AC Milan travel to face Lazio amidst a deepening crisis as the Rossoneri are winless in three games. The line up should be the same as the Atalanta game which means the side can build on the positive performance but need to take all three points this time.
Here are some key battles to look out for:
Key Battles
Striker vs Centre back
Olivier Giroud vs Alessio Romagnoli
Romagnoli playing up against Giroud is an interesting match up to keep an eye on as the former Milan defender has retaken his starting spot after his injury and the results have looked better since he came back. Giroud is equally on track for his best season with the Rossoneri with 13 goals and 9 assists across all competitions thus far. Giroud tends to score in alternate games and turns up for the bigger fixtures as he glides in and out of games but can exploit the gaps when teams are desperate. This is a match up of a veteran against a veteran whilst on the other end, Immobile will be a relatively inexperienced pairing of Thiaw and Gabbia showing the contrast in projects. Giroud has been dominant aerially especially when he finds space at the back post and this game seems prime for him to net one. Centre back vs Striker
Malick Thiaw vs Ciro Immobile
Thiaw needs to put in a strong shift and counter Immobile at all junctures. We have been conce...
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