Overview

• Lazio faces Avellino today at Stadio Benito Stirpe in Frosinone for the third Sandro Criscitiello memorial match.
• Sarri’s first official starting XI lines up in a 4-3-3 formation led by Mandas; Hysaj, Gila, Provstgaard, Tavares; Vecino, Rovella, Dele-Bashiru; Pedro, Castellanos, Zaccagni.
• Gustav Isaksen is absent after contracting mononucleosis, offering other forwards an opportunity to stake their claim.
• Avellino arrives following dominant summer results on the back of its Serie B promotion, including a 25-0 win over Castel di Sangro.
• Lazio’s pre-season schedule continues with a high-profile friendly against Fenerbahce set for July 30.