Lazio team news: Zaccagni misses Derby showdown as Rovella returns to XI

TL;DR

Lazio's Mattia Zaccagni will miss the Derby della Capitale against Roma due to a muscle injury, effectively ending his season. Nicolo Rovella returns to the starting XI after recovering from injuries.

Key points

Mattia Zaccagni misses Derby della Capitale
Zaccagni has a muscle injury
Nicolo Rovella returns to starting XI
Zaccagni's absence ends his season
Zaccagni disappointed after Coppa Italia final

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Lazio team news: Zaccagni misses Derby showdown as Rovella returns to XI

Lazio will be without Mattia Zaccagni for Sunday’s Derby della Capitale against Roma after the winger picked up a muscle problem, while Nicolo Rovella is set to return to the starting XI after an injury-ravaged season.

According to Corriere dello Sport, via LaLazioSiamoNoi, Zaccagni’s absence effectively ends his campaign, a bitterly disappointing conclusion to a season defined by physical setbacks.

The Italian international had hoped the Coppa Italia final against Inter would mark his comeback, but the defeat left him, in the words of those close to him, “disappointed and hurting.”

SASSUOLO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Nicolò Rovella of SS Lazio in action during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and SS Lazio at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on September 14, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

Q&A

Why is Mattia Zaccagni missing the Derby della Capitale?

Mattia Zaccagni is missing the Derby della Capitale due to a muscle problem.

What does Zaccagni's injury mean for his season?

Zaccagni's injury effectively ends his season, marking a disappointing conclusion after a series of physical setbacks.

Who is returning to Lazio's starting XI for the Derby?

Nicolo Rovella is set to return to Lazio's starting XI for the Derby after recovering from an injury.