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Amid health emergencies, Rovella’s pubalgia, and recovery attempts, the president tries to “protect” Lazio

Lazio, Lotito fights the wave of injuries: a priest arrives in Formello to bless the fields

Lazio’s season has turned into an obstacle course, marked by a long series of injuries that forced the club to take an unusual but deemed necessary decision. Claudio Lotito has in fact called a priest to bless the fields of the Formello training center, in an attempt to break what is now internally described as a spiral of bad luck and physical setbacks.

The blessing took place on Friday, in the presence of some staff members. The Biancoceleste president had been considering this idea since September, right after the derby lost against Roma: a defeat marked, among other things, by Cataldi hitting the crossbar in the final minutes. Since then, negative episodes have multiplied, especially on the health front.

Rovella heading for surgery: the pubalgia isn’t improving

The news that has worsened an already complex situation concerns Nicolò Rovella. The latest tests have confirmed that conservative therapy has not had the desired effects. The midfielder, sidelined since the derby on September 21, will almost certainly need surgery to resolve his pubalgia.

The player has reportedly made up his mind, and the operation could take place in the coming days. The surgery would extend his recovery time by at least six weeks, prolonging an absence that has already significantly affected Sarri’s midfield setup.

“We tried every possible way to avoid surgery, but now we need clarity,” is the reasoning reportedly coming from the medical staff.

A long and varied list of injuries

The problem doesn’t concern only Rovella. Since the start of the season, Lazio has recorded at least ten muscle injuries, to which more peculiar situations have been added, such as the mononucleosis that struck Isaksen during the summer training camp, heavily delaying his integration.

The frequency of these setbacks has generated internal concern and technical frustration: work continuity has been constantly compromised, and athletic planning has suffered as a result.

Positive signs: Tavares and Castellanos close to returning

Paradoxically, the blessing of the fields seems to have coincided with more encouraging news. Tavares and Castellanos are close to rejoining the group and, barring any surprises in the final checks, will join their teammates when training resumes on Tuesday.

In particular, Castellanos could be fielded as a starter against Lecce, a significant opportunity for an attack that needs credible alternatives and continuity.

An environment under pressure

The atmosphere in Formello remains tense. Lotito, while trying to restore calm, did not refrain from a jab at the recent past, referring to the complicated relationship with former coach Simone Inzaghi. The current emergency, however, transcends any controversy and requires clear-headed and strategic management.

“We need to regain balance and confidence. The team needs continuity and health,” summarized a member of the management.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.