Lazio's Stefan de Vrij: Returns from injury

De Vrij (head) was an unused sub in the 2-0 defeat by Roma on 4 Dec.

Analysis:

De Vrij is back in the fray and now with a full week of training he'll be ready to return to the starting XI slotting at center back in a tough match up versus the on-form Sampdoria. His return will probably shift Stefan Radu to the left back and Senad Lulic back in midfield.