Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio will be looking to book their spot in the Round of 16 of the Europa Conference League with a positive result against CFR Cluj.
The match between the Ceferistii and the Biancocelesti kicks off at 17.45 UK time at the Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu in Cluj-Napoca.
Lazio fought hard for victory in their first leg clash with Cluj, overcoming a man-disadvantage to grind out a 1-0 win. Talismanic striker Ciro Immobile proved the difference maker in that match and he’ll be hoping to continue his scoring streak in Romania.
The Biancocelesti have slipped into a slight injury crisis heading into the Conference League clash, having to do without Alessio Romagnoli, Stefan Radu, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Mattia Zaccagni and Pedro.
Cluj will be dreaming of a possible upset at home heading into the clash and they have a fully fit squad, giving coach Dan Petrescu flexibility in a number of positions.
The Ceferistii currently sit second in Liga 1, two points behind league leaguers Farul.
Probable line-ups for CFR Cluj vs Lazio
Cluj (4-4-2): Scuffet; Manea, Kollinger, Burca, Camora; Deac, Muhar, Cvek, Petrila; Krasniqi, Janga.
Lazio (4-3-3): Maximiano; Lazzari, Casale, Gila, Hysaj; Luis Alberto, Cataldi, Basic; Romero, Immobile, Felipe Anderson.