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Lazio Faces Major Goalkeeper Crisis With Motta Ruled Out of Roma Derby
TL;DR
Lazio's goalkeeper Edoardo Motta is ruled out of the upcoming Roma Derby due to injury, creating a crisis for the team. This follows Motta's impressive performances as a replacement for Ivan Provedel, who is also sidelined.
Key points
- Edoardo Motta ruled out of Roma Derby due to injury
- Motta joined Lazio in January as a replacement for Christos Mandas
- Motta has been performing well in goal for Lazio
- Ivan Provedel is sidelined due to shoulder surgery
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Lazio Faces Major Goalkeeper Crisis With Motta Ruled Out of Roma Derby
Lazio goalkeeper Edoardo Motta will miss the Derby della Capitale against Roma due to an injury, causing an emergency between the posts.
The Background
The 21-year-old joined the club in January as a replacement for Christos Mandas, who signed for Bournemouth. The young Italian has been a revelation for the Biancocelesti, producing stellar displays in goal while filling in for Ivan Provedel, whose campaign ended prematurely due to a shoulder surgery.
Edoardo Motta, Mattia Zaccagni & Patric Will Skip Roma Derby
According to several sources in the Italian press, including La Lazio Siamo Noi and Il Corriere dello Sport, Motta has been ruled out of Sunday’s Derby due to a muscle injury. He will join Mattia Zaccagni and on the sidelines, leaving as the only available first-team goalkeeper.
Q&A
Why is Edoardo Motta missing the Roma Derby?
Edoardo Motta is missing the Roma Derby due to an injury.
Who will replace Motta in goal for Lazio against Roma?
Lazio has not yet confirmed who will replace Motta in goal for the match against Roma.
What happened to Ivan Provedel that led to Motta starting?
Ivan Provedel's campaign ended prematurely due to shoulder surgery, leading to Motta taking over as the starting goalkeeper.