Empoli's Levan Mchedlidze: Doubtful to face Lazio

Mchedlidze is unlikely to play Saturday against Lazio due to a back injury, La Repubblica reports.

Analysis:

Mchedlidze's back problem reportedly makes him a doubt to even feature on the bench Saturday, potentially leaving Empoli without its leading scorer. If Mchedlidze is indeed ruled out, Massimo Maccarone and Manuel Pucciarelli could spearhead Empoli's attack.