Lazio to Reinstate Nigeria Star in Serie A Squad – Who Will Be Dropped? | OneFootball

Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is expected to reclaim his place in the Serie A squad list after recovering from his injury.

The Background

The Lagos native has been hampered by a hamstring issue he picked up during the Derby della Capitale defeat against Roma back in September. Afterwards, Maurizio Sarri decided to drop him from the squad, and replace him with Toma Basic. That proved to be a wise decision, as the Croatian has been revitalized ever since.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Will Return to Lazio Serie A Squad

With the African Cup of Nations looming on the horizon, and a potential January exit, some thought that Dele-Bashiru had already played his final game for Lazio. However, La Lazio Siamo Noi reveals that the Nigerian will be reinstated when the Aquile release their squad on Saturday.

Dele-Bashiru to Replace Nicolo Rovella

The 24-year-old is expected to replace Nicolo Rovella, who’s unavailable until January after undergoing surgery on Thursday to repair a groin injury that has wrecked his campaign from the get-go.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

It should be noted that Serie A clubs are allowed to make two changes to their list between September and December. While replacing Dele-Bashiru with Basic was the first Lazio switch, the Nigerian’s return would consume the remaining change.

When Will Nicolo Rovella be Reinstated?

Throughout January, Lazio would be allowed to make unlimited changes to the list, before settling on a squad when the market closes. Therefore, reinstating Rovella once he recovers wouldn’t pose an issue for the club. In the meantime, the physically-struggling Samuel Gigot will remain on the outs at least until the new year.