Lazio vs Inter Match Preview: Key Injuries and Team Form
Lazio host Inter at Stadio Olimpico in Rome on 9 May 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 UTC. The clash comes deep into the Serie A Regular Season - 36 round, with Lazio sitting 8th on 51 points and a goal difference of 5, while Inter lead the table in 1st place on 82 points and a goal difference of 51.
Lazio Availability
Lazio have concerns in goal and at the back.
- I. Provedel (Shoulder Injury) is sidelined.
- D. Cataldi (Groin Injury) is doubtful.
- S. Gigot (Ankle Injury) is doubtful.
With Provedel out, Lazio lose their first-choice goalkeeper, forcing a reshuffle among A. Furlanetto, Josep Martínez–level peers in the league, and the remaining options in the squad list.
Inter Availability
Inter travel without a key midfield creator.
- H. Calhanoglu (Calf Injury) is sidelined.
- F. Esposito (Back Injury) is doubtful.
- Luis Henrique (Thigh Injury) is doubtful.
Calhanoglu’s absence is a major blow: he has contributed 9 goals and 4 assists in league play, with 37 shots and 17 on target, and also features among the leading assist providers.
Impact Summary
Lazio’s absences are concentrated in goal and defensive structure rather than pure attacking output. Inter, however, lose significant attacking value in midfield through Calhanoglu, though their leading scorers and creators Lautaro Martínez (16 goals, 5 assists) and M. Thuram (13 goals, 5 assists) remain available to carry the visitors’ offensive burden.
