Lazio veteran Pedro will reportedly be deployed in a new role in Monday’s big Serie A showdown against Inter Milan.

Magnificent shape

The Spaniard has enjoyed a late summer this season, scoring seven goals and four assists in 17 appearances in all competitions. The 37-year-old put in a sensational performance in the 3-1 win over Ajax in Amsterdam, where he provided a superb assist to Loum Tchaouna before scoring with a beautiful curler.

Pedro starts for Lazio against Inter Milan

According to La Lazio Siamo Noi, Marco Baroni wants to build on Pedro’s outstanding form by using him in a key role. The former Barcelona and Chelsea player could start as an attacking midfielder behind Tijjani Noslin, who will replace the suspended Taty Castellanos.

Boulaye Dia rested

Boulaye Dia is the one who usually fills this role, but the Senegalese has not been at his best since returning from a minor ankle injury. He lasted just 45 minutes on Thursday before being replaced by Mattia Zaccagni. The latter will certainly return to the starting XI for the game against the Nerazzurri, with Gustav Isaksen expected to play on the right.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was out

In recent days, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has been suggested as an option to come in as a third midfielder alongside Nicolo Rovella and Matteo Guendouzi, which could effectively change the formation from 4-2-3-1 to 4-3-3. Still, the in-form Nigerian may have to start on the bench as Baroni seems more inclined to entrust Pedro with this delicate task.