Jay Idzes and Sassuolo Fall to Lazio in Serie A Clash

Lazio defeated Sassuolo 2-1 in a closely contested Serie A match at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Jay Idzes played as a starter for Sassuolo, partnering with Tarik Muharemovic in the center of defense.

Match Summary

Lazio took an early lead in the 2nd minute with a goal from Daniel Maldini. Sassuolo responded in the 35th minute through Armand Lauriente, leveling the score. The winning goal came in the second minute of injury time, scored by Adam Marusic.

Key Moments

Lauriente’s equalizer came after receiving a pass from Kristian Thorstvedt and firing a shot that Lazio goalkeeper Edoardo Motta could not reach. Marusic’s winning header was unmarked, capitalizing on a cross from Matteo Cancelieri.

Lineups

Lazio (4-3-3): Edoardo Motta; Adam Marusic, Mario Gila, Alessio Romagnoli, Nuno Tavares; Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Danilo Caaldi, Kenneth Taylor; Gustav Isaksen, Daniel Maldini, Mattia Zaccagni

Sassuolo (4-3-3): Arijanet Muric; Woyo Coulibaly, Jay Idzes, Tarik Muharemovic, Ulisses Garcia; Kristian Thorstvedt, Luca Lipani, Ismael Kone; Domenico Berardi, M’Bala Nzola, Armand Lauriente

Jay Idzes’ Performance

Jay Idzes was active throughout the match, contributing to both defensive duties and attempting to help the attack, particularly during set-piece situations. According to ESPN, Idzes has started 26 Serie A matches for Sassuolo in the 2025-26 season. ESPN reports his current stats as 21 total appearances, with no goals or assists.

Recent Form

According to Flashscore, Jay Idzes is currently valued at €9.6m, with a contract expiring on June 30, 2029. He previously played for Venezia in Serie A, and G.A. Eagles in the Eredivisie.

Looking Ahead

Sassuolo will look to bounce back from this defeat in their next Serie A fixture. Lazio will aim to continue their momentum as they push for a top finish in the league.