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The De Vrij debate at the heart of Lazio & Inter's battle for a Champions League place

Should manager Simon Inzaghi start the centre-back against their Serie A rival in a crucial fixture, ahead of his departure to the same opponent?

A conundrum of sorts will fall into Lazio manager Simone Inzaghi's on Sunday when he has to decide whether or not to start centre-back Stefan de Vrij.

As one of the most highly-rated and consistent defenders in Italy, his name would usually be among the first on the team sheet – except for the fact that he is to join rival club Inter, who Lazio will be playing to contest for the fourth and final Champions League spot, in the summer.