Lazio aspire to arrest their Serie A decline when Catania arrive at town on Saturday afternoon, with both sides desperately pursuing a place in Europe next time. Considered feasible Scudetto competitors at the change of the year, Lazio have experienced a miserable 2013 to date domestically, and have lost three league games on the rebound. As a result, the Biancocelesti have are simply two points in front of their opponents and dropped eight points behind the Champions League sites. Catania ruined Lazio 4-0 in the installation back November. Nevertheless, that result then saw Lazio carry on an unbeaten 16 game run in every games, including a 3-0 Coppa Italia quarter final victory within the Elefanti in the beginning of January. After suffering last-gasp defeats to equally Inter Milan and Juventus in successive weeks, Catania scored a 3-1 conquer Udinese prior to the break, because of targets from Alejandro Gomez (2) and Francesco Lodi. Coincidentally, both participants were also on the scoresheet when Catania thrashed Lazio. The Sicilians continue to be on course for a Europa League place that may limit a fulfilling year for Rolando Maran, who this week set pen to paper on a new three year contract. The rigours of fighting in Europe and the category have obviously taken its toll on Vladimir Petkovic's side, though they're increased by the reasonable return of Miroslav Klose to the matchday squad. The frequent marksman has been sidelined for almost 8 weeks with a knee injury, but can take his place among the alternatives. Andre Dias joins an already lengthy Lazio damage list, which still involves Sergio Floccari, so the approaching options check out be between Libor Kozak and Louis Saha. Kozak is a revelation in the Europa League with twenty goals, but is yet to join up this year in Serie A. The creative abilities of Mauro Zarate would can be found in of use, but the temperamental Argentine has begun proceedings to cancel his contract after becoming completely fed up of being frozen out of the very first group picture. Being grabbed holidaying in the Maldives although on injury leave did not particularly endear Maurito to the bigger ups and a split appears expected earlier as opposed to later. A suspension is sat out by michael Ciani after being sent off in the snow against Torino last time out. Federico Marchetti has recovered from the neck injury acquired on international responsibility and must retain the goalkeeping gloves. Both Giuseppe Biava and Stefano Mauri are holding scrapes, but are in the squad and in competition to perform. With Blazej Augustyn and Ciro Capuano injured and Alessandro Potenza and Nicolas Spolli both suspended, Catania have dilemmas in protection. Fabio Sciacca also misses out in midfield, while a late fitness test is faced by Sergio Almiron. The Three Tenors - Gomez, Pablo Barrientos and Gonzalo Bergessio will all fall into line, wanting to add to the success Catania have against Lazio in Rome. Lazio insides and injuries Out: Abdoulay Konko, Marius Stankevicius, Andre Dias, Cristian Brocchi, Sergio Floccari (hurt) Jordan Ciani (suspended) Catania accidents and suspensions Out: Blazej Augustyn, Ciro Capuano, Fabio Sciacca (hurt) Alessandro Potenza, Nicolas Spolli (stopped) Match Date/Time: Saturday 30th March 2013 3:00 p.m. Regional, 9:00 a.m. ET Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy TV: Sky Calcio 4 (Italy)
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