Lazio-Napoli, the probable formations

After Bologna, Milan and Empoli, it is Lazio’s turn to make their Coppa Italia debut in the big match of the round of 16 against Napoli. Kickoff at 21:00 at the Stadio Olimpico. The biancocelesti will try to redeem the heavy loss suffered in the league against Parma, while the partenopei will try to bring to four consecutive useful results.

Baroni is expected to change seven from the eleven played against the Ducali. In attack there will be Noslin as center forward, with Zaccagni, Pedro and Tchaouna acting on the three-quarter. In defense, the only one confirmed should be Lazzari as right-back. Completing the backline will be Patric, Gigot and Hysaj, with Mandas between the posts.

Antonio Conte, on the other hand, is expected to adopt a total turnover by changing the entire starting 11. In the offensive phase there will be; Simeone as the first point, with Neres, Raspadori and Ngonge a few meters further back. The central pair will be Rafa Marin and Juan Jesus, with Zerbin and Spinazzola acting as full-backs.

Probable lineups

LAZIO (4-2-3-1): Mandas; Lazzari, Patric, Gigot, Hysaj; Rovella, Dele-Bashiru; Tchaouna, Pedro, Zaccagni; Noslin. All. Baroni

NAPOLI (4-2-3-1): Caprile; Zerbin, Rafa Marin, Juan Jesus, Spinazzola; Folorunsho, Gilmour; Ngonge, Raspadori, Neres; Simeone. All. Conte

The words of Patrick Vieira

These are the statements made in the press conference by Genoa coach Patrick Vieira a few days before the home match against Torino, valid for the 15th day of the championship.

“We have picked up four points in the last two games. We have done well in terms of play, but there’s still a lot to work on. We can do better in ball handling and also defensively. I am happy with what I saw on the field, but I demand more from the players both in training and in the game” began the Rossobl&ugrave coach.

“Torino is experiencing a moment of difficultyà but it canò count on strong and quality players. It’s a team that works well. We are in a positive period, the players are in confidence and the fans are making us feel all their support. We have to focus on how well we have done in these last few outings. The team è is growing, we have to believe in our work, continue to do well and make an extra effort to find victory at home” added the former Nice coach.

“I know the players better, this è for sure. It’s a group that wants to be a team to win games. Everyone wants to play and that è important for me as a coach because I am called upon to make tough choices. The quality; in this group I think has always been there. Then it is the boys who take the field. When the group è united even the individuals are able to show their talent. I am happy with the mentalityà that this team has shown” concluded Patrick Vieira.

Anastasia Guerra leaves Vero Volleyball Milan

It’s lasted very few months the marriage between Anastasia Guerra and Numia Vero Volley Milan. On the day after the hard-earned victory with Vallefoglia, in fact, the Consortium, through a note issued on its official channels, announced that the Italian-born spiker will no longer be part of the staff with immediate effect and will be free as of now to look for a new arrangement.

Anastasia Guerra è s career began very early: when she was only 15 years old, she took her first steps in the world of d’élite volleyball with Bruel Bassano, where she won the Under 16 national title and started playing in the C series. Since then, her career è been a continuous climb of success. In 2012 è she joined the Under 18 National Team, winning the 8 Nations Tournament with the title of best spiker. Subsequently, she won silver at the Under 18 European Championships in 2013, where she è was also named MVP.

In 2014 she made her Serie A2 debut with Club Italia and, the following year, è came her first call-up to the senior national team. 2015 è was the year of her bronze medal at the Under-20 World Championships, while at 19 she made her debut in A1. After several experiences in Italy, including Pomì Casalmaggiore and winning gold at the Montreux Volley Masters with the national team, Anastasia embarked on an international adventure, playing first in China and then in France.

The return to Italy è took place with Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri and later with Il Bisonte Firenze. In 2021-2023 she wore the jersey of Bartoccini-Fortinfissi Perugia, before landing in Turkey with Muratpaşa Belediyesi Sigorta Shop, and finally arriving in Milan. Now, a new challenge awaits her in Istanbul, where she will continue to write the next chapter of her brilliant career.

“The Vero Volleyball Consortium announces that the player Anastasia Guerra has ended her contract with Numia Vero Volley Milan. The companyà thanks Anastasia for the seriousnessà and availability; shown and wishes the best for her future” this is the note issued by the club meneghino.

“Hello Milan and thank you for this opportunityà which although short-lived has been able to give me a lot, especially in the human profile! I have found friends again and acquired others, this fills my heart with joy and melancholy at the same time. This è is the victory that counts most! Now forò è time to turn the page, direction Instanbul” this is the greeting of the Castelfranco Veneto native through her social profiles.