"Sarri's second spell at the Olimpico has already proven difficult. Limited by a summer transfer embargo, his team has taken just one win from three league outings, falling to Como on the opening day and Sassuolo last week, despite putting four past Hellas Verona in between. Pressure is mounting on a squad that has claimed victory in only two of their last 13 home fixtures, though they remain unbeaten in eight straight 'home' derbies - a club record now under serious threat."
"Team News In terms of availability, Sarri faces several concerns. Nicolo Rovella and Taty Castellanos are doubtful, while Matias Vecino also requires assessment. Defenders Samuel Gigot, Patric, and Manuel Lazzari are all sidelined, forcing adjustments in key areas. Should Castellanos miss out, Boulaye Dia is the likeliest replacement up front, with former Roma winger Pedro also pushing for a start."
Lazio and Roma meet in the 163rd Serie A Derby della Capitale with both clubs under pressure after league defeats. Maurizio Sarri has returned to Lazio but faces a difficult start, limited by a summer transfer embargo and one win from three league matches. Lazio lost to Como and Sassuolo but beat Hellas Verona, have won only two of their last 13 home matches, and carry an eight-game unbeaten run in 'home' derbies. Nicolo Rovella and Taty Castellanos are doubtful while Samuel Gigot, Patric and Manuel Lazzari are sidelined. Roma arrive in relatively stronger shape, taking four points from the last two derbies and conceding once in four meetings under Gian Piero Gasperini.
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