Lazio’s soccer market takes a major acceleration: two strikes ready to raise the quality of the squad and gear up in fifth gear
Colpo dalla Ligue 1: la Lazio fa doppietta e cambia marcia (Foto: Ansa) – serieanews.com
After a first part of the season marked by fluctuating results, Lazio has decided to accelerate in the market to take two talented youngsters: elements that will enrich Marco Baroni’s roster and provide him with two more alternatives in two roles where there were actually a few too many gaps.
The first big hit bears the name of Cesare Casadei, a 2003-born talent and one of Italy’s most promising prospects. After taking his first steps in Inter’s youth academy, Casadei embarked on an international adventure at Chelsea, where, however, he struggled to find continuity in the first team.
Nevertheless, his performances with the Azzurri youth selections, embellished by goals and leadership, have made him one of the most watched youngsters in Europe. And ds Fabiani, after a bit of pretence, is finally ready to sink the decisive blow.
His arrival at Lazio represents an opportunity for both of them: Baroni will be able to count on a modern midfielder, capable of combining physicality, offensive insertions and vision of the game; Casadei, for his part, will finally have the chance to put minutes in his legs and prove his worth in a league as competitive as Serie A.
Abakar Sylla: un muro dalla Costa d’Avorio
The second piece in the biancoceleste revolution is Abakar Sylla, a central defender born in 2002, currently with Strasbourg.
The young Ivorian, who arrived in Ligue 1 last summer for a record €20 million from Club Brugge, has stood out for his physical qualities and tactical maturity despite his young age. At 1.88 m tall, Sylla is a sturdy central player, ideal for aerial duels and with a good ability to set up play from the back.
Abakar Sylla: un muro dalla Costa d’Avorio (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
The deal is expected to end with a loan until the end of the season, a formula that would allow Lazio to test the player without burdening the club’s coffers. This coup is also part of the synergy with Chelsea’s ownership, which also owns the French club. As part of the deal for Casadei, in fact, the arrival on loan of a defender to complete the roster was also planned.
Sylla represents the perfect profile to strengthen a defense that, so far, has shown a few too many cracks. Marco Baroni has insisted on his arrival, convinced that the Ivorian can add the solidity and security needed to face the second half of the season.
With the arrivals of Casadei and Sylla, Lazio aims to rejuvenate the squad and, at the same time, turn the season around. Two targeted strikes, combining perspective and immediate needs, in line with the new course initiated by the club under Baroni’s leadership. The hope of the biancocelesti fans is that these two young talents can be the right pawns to aim for Europe again.
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