Lazio goalkeeper Alessio Furlanetto set to make Rome derby history
Serie A·16 May 2026·6h ago

Lazio goalkeeper Alessio Furlanetto set to make Rome derby history

Source: Get Italian Football News

AS Roma will face SS Lazio in the Rome derby tomorrow in Serie A, with an unusual milestone on the horizon. Lazio will hand a debut to goalkeeper Alessio Furlanetto, a 24-year-old who will become only the fourth player in history to make his full debut in the Derby della Capitale. The first player to achieve this was striker Paolo Franzoni in 1973, followed by Alessandro Grandoni in 1996 and Spanish winger Jony in 2019. Furlanetto steps in due to injuries to Lazio's regular starters Ivan Provedel and young Edoardo Motta.

Motta's absence is particularly significant, as he played a key role for Lazio in their recent Coppa Italia semi-final against Atalanta and has become a vital defensive presence under manager Maurizio Sarri. His injury leaves the Lazio backline depleted heading into the high-stakes derby fixture. Roma will have an opportunity to test the debutant goalkeeper whenever opportunities arise during the match. The circumstances present a potential advantage for the Giallorossi as they look to capitalize on Lazio's injury problems in this crucial Serie A encounter.

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2 Roma and Lazio will lock horns in a massive Rome derby in the Serie A tomorrow. Both clubs have something to fight for in the campaign but it will be a massive moment in the career of goalkeeper Alessio Furlanetto. As things stand, Lazio have Ivan Provedel and young Edoardo Motta both out injured due to injuries. This will leave them to hand a debut to the 24-year-old Furlanetto, who will carve out a unique record. Tuttomercatoweb report that the keeper will be only the fourth player in history to make his full debut in the Derby della Capitale. The first to do so was striker Paolo Franzoni in 1973. The second time this happened was in 1996, when Alessandro Grandoni made his debut and the third instance is more recent, as Spaniard Jony made his first Lazio appearance against Roma in 2019. Furlanetto can become key Motta was instrumental for Lazio in the Coppa Italia semi-final against Atalanta. Even in general, he has become a vital presence at the back for Maurizio Sarri’s side. His absence will be felt and the pressure will be on his replacement Furlanetto to make a mark. This will give Roma an opportunity to test the Italian more whenever they get the opportunity tomorrow. Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN

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