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Lazio – Roma: 3 individual key battles

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2. Lorenzo Pellegrini vs. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic

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Given the fluid nature of both sides’ midfield, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic may or may not come into head-to-head confrontation during the tie at the Stadio Olimpico. Instead, this battle may be fought on the basis of how much influence either man can exert on his team’s performance from his respective position.

Milinkovic-Savic, 24, will be a constant threat throughout. Being one of the most consistent midfielders in Serie A last season, he was first for aerial duels won (105), total shots (72) and shots on target (21) – and finished second for goals scored (5) and third for key passes (45).

Pellegrini, on the other hand, is one of the brightest young attacking midfielders in Europe. The 23-year-old has been an increasingly regular part of the side since re-joining the club from Sassuolo two years ago, and has also been capped ten times by Italy’s senior side.

Milinkovic-Savic has the physicality to boss matches high up the pitch, but Pellegrini will offer Roma a deeper-lying presence, capable of controlling the game with his passing and subtle movements. The player who establishes greater command of the game could have a vital impact on how matters pan out.

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