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Players of Lazio celebrate the 0-1 goal during the UEFA Europa League soccer match between FC Twente and SS Lazio, in Enschede, the Netherlands, 24 October 2024. EPA-EFE/TOBIAS KLEUVER
Lazio will look to maintain their perfect record in the Europa League when Porto visit the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday evening, as Marco Baroni looks set to name a strong Biancocelesti side featuring the returning Nuno Tavares.
Tavares was suspended for the 2-1 victory over Cagliari in Serie A on Monday evening, but Baroni confirmed in his press conference that he will start again in the Europa League. The former Arsenal defender has eight assists from his first eight league matches this season.
Christos Mandas has started in goal in Lazio’s last two Europa League matches and is expected to do so again this Thursday.
Pedro could feature in the starting line-up again, while Mattia Zaccagni could be in line for his first start after the illness that kept him out of two league matches at the end of October.
Porto’s Samu Omorodion is the leading goalscorer in the Europa League with four from his first three outings this season, and he is expected to lead the line for Vitor Bruno’s side in the capital this evening.
Kick-off is due at 20.00 GMT.
Lazio vs Porto: Probable line-ups
Lazio (4-2-3-1): Mandas; Marusic, Gigot, Romagnoli, Nuno Tavares; Vecino, Guendouzi; Tchaouna, Pedro, Zaccagni; Castellanos.
Porto (4-2-3-1): Diogo Costa; Martim, Djalò, Perez, Moura; Varela, Gonzalez; Pepe, Vieira, Galeno; Omorodion.
Where to watch Lazio vs Porto
Thursday’s game will be available to view live in the UK on TNT Sports 5 and online via Discovery+. Supporters in the USA will be able to watch via Paramount+.
Join us on the Football Italia LIVEBLOG for the pre-match build-up, in-game coverage and post match reactions as they come in.