New Injury Scare for Lazio as Arsenal Loanee Picks up a Knock on International Duty | OneFootball

Lazio are holding their breath as their star left-back Nuno Tavares returns from the international break carrying a knock.

International Break Woes

This isn’t the first headache the club encounters during the current break. Boulaye Dia was initially diagnosed with malaria causing major concern at Formello. Nevertheless, the following tests have luckily cleared the striker from the parasite. On the other hand, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru skipped Nigeria’s two fixtures due to a slight physical problem, and the club is still waiting for his return to examine his condition.

Nuno Tavares Suffers a Knock

According to La Lazio Siamo Noi, Tavares is the latest Biancocelesti star to suffer a setback during the international break. As the source reveals, the 24-year-old sustained a knock while training with Portugal ahead of their clash against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League. The left-back felt muscle pain in the knee. Hence, he remained on the bench for the duration of the contest which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Crossing the Fingers

Lazio are anxiously awaiting the return of the Arsenal loanee to the Italian capital. The player is expected to undergo the necessary medical tests to reveal the extent of his injury. The Portuguese’s absence would be a major blow for Marco Baroni’s team given his importance for the cause. Tavares is leading the assist charts in Serie A, creating eight goals in nine league appearances.