Team News: Miroslav Klose returns for Lazio

Lazio coach Vladimir Petkovic has decided to make six changes to his starting XI for this afternoon's Serie A clash with Parma at the Stadio Tardini.

Sergio Floccari is the most notable absentee for the Aquile, dropping to the bench despite scoring a brace in the Europa League on Thursday night.

Miroslav Klose is restored in attack by Petkovic, with Cristian Ledesma also returning for experience and steel in central midfield.

Petkovic has Stefan Radu back and fit to lead a patched-up defence, with Lorik Cana partnering Diego Novaretti at centre-back.

Parma are without Walter Gargano following his early release for international duty, which means Djamel Mesbah takes his place in midfield.

Amauri is a surprising omission for the hosts, with Raffaelle Palladino preferred to partner Antonio Cassano in attack.

Parma: Mirante; Cassani, Lucarelli, Felipe; Rosi, Obi, Marchionni, Parolo, Gobbi; Palladino, Cassano

Lazio: Marchetti; Pereirinha, Novaretti, Cana, Radu; Onazi, Ledesma, Hernanes; Candreva, Klose, Keita