Coppa Italia SF: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Ciro Immobile gave Lazio a deserved 2-0 first leg lead over rivals Roma in the Italian Cup semi-final, yesterday. Milinkovic-Savic scored very early in the derby at the Olimpico and Immobile struck a second on 78 minutes after Keita Balde Diao had done all the spadework. On Tuesday, Juventus beat Napoli 3-1 at home in the other semi-final. The second legs are scheduled for April 4-5.

Clayton: Middlesbrough midfielder Adam Clayton has signed a contract extension which will keep him at the club until 2021. The 28-year-old, who joined Boro from Huddersfield on a four-year deal in August 2014, was a key member of the side which won promotion back to the Premier League last season. Clayton, a graduate of the Manchester City Academy, had loan spells at Carlisle and Leeds before securing a permanent move to Elland Road in August 2010.

Isco: Reports in the Italian media yesterday said that Inter are considering joining the race to sign Real Madrid midfielder Isco in summer. Corriere dello Sport said Inter officials have already met their counterparts from Real Madrid and told them about their interest in the 24-year-old who only managed 11 La Liga starts this season. Last month, Juventus were also linked with a bid for Isco.

Sheaf: Hull City youngster Max Sheaf is recovering at home after suffering a skull fracture during a game, the club has announced. The 16-year-old midfielder was knocked unconscious in a clash of heads while playing for a Tigers XI against Kenyan side the SportPesa All Stars on Monday evening. He was treated at length on the pitch before being taken to hospital, but is now continuing his recovery at home.

Mavididi: Arsenal teenager Stephy Mavididi will miss the rest of the season after tearing his hamstring while on loan at Charlton. Mavididi sustained the injury during Charlton’s 1-0 defeat at home to Bury on Saturday and has now returned to Arsenal for treatment. The 18-year-old forward underwent a scan and is expected to be out for at least three months. Mavididi joined Charlton on loan in January and made five appearances for the club.

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