Lazio 2025/26 season preview - can Sarri surprise?

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Lazio, unable to sign players, opens against Como, who spent over 100 million euros this summer.

The episode begins by setting the scene for Lazio's Serie A return with an away game at Como. The hosts immediately highlight the contrasting summers: Lazio had a transfer ban and made no signings, while Como spent over 100 million euros. This frames the opening game as a direct clash for European positions. A core theme is the uncertainty within Lazio's squad, particularly in attack, where strikers Ciro Immobile (referred to as 'Dia' or 'Tati') and Valentín Castellanos failed to score in pre-season. The hosts debate the starting lineup, with disagreements on the right-back and striker positions. Mattia Zaccagni's role is analyzed, with a call for him to play more centrally to provide creativity. The midfield is identified as a major weakness, lacking goals and assists, with reliance on young players like Daichi Kamada (referred to as 'Dele Bechiru'). The conversation shifts to Lazio's overall season prospects. The hosts consider whether a solid defence and the advantage of no European football can compensate for attacking deficiencies. They compare Lazio to rivals like Atalanta, Roma, and Fiorentina, noting many teams have their own uncertainties with new coaches or squads. A strategic point is made that Lazio's settled squad could be an early-season advantage against teams still integrating players. The hosts discuss the importance of a strong start before the January transfer window, though they express skepticism about Lazio making significant signings then. Predictions are made: Alasdair forecasts a 7th-place finish for Lazio, while Vittorio sees a fierce battle for European spots. They name Mario Gila as a potential player of the season and end with a match prediction of a 1-1 draw against Como.

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Lazio's European push starts at Como with depth, availability, and scoring doubts in view.

Lazio Lounge opens on a simple but useful tension: Lazio can look sturdy enough without solving the part that decides matches. With Serie A less than seven days away, the focus moves quickly to Sunday's trip to Como, framed as an early measure of a team that still wants to stay…

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