Gattuso Tests Lazio Teenager as Regista After Rovella Injury Blow – Timetable Revealed
Lazio will be without Nicolo Rovella for a while, forcing Gennaro Gattuso to start considering alternative options.
Nicolo Rovella Suffers Untimely Injury
The 24-year-old is widely considered the club’s most creative force in the middle of the park, but he’s coming from a miserable campaign wrecked by two long-term injuries. Therefore, the Biancocelesti faithful were left incredibly frustrated when the Italian international picked up a knock against Genoa on Sunday.
Rovella Out for 40 Days
Over the last few days, there have been contradictory reports regarding Rovella’s condition. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims he will only be out for two weeks due to a calf strain. However, Il Messaggero insists his condition is more serious and could require a 40-day layoff.
The Roman newspaper claims the player will miss the next three games against Udinese, AC Milan, and Venezia before the long international break.
Reda Belahyane to Deputise for Rovella
Rovella’s blow has pared Lazio’s midfield down to the bone, as Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is also out of action, while Danilo Cataldi needs additional time to recover from groin surgery after a recent setback. Reda Belahyane, who replaced Rovella against Genoa, should feature as a starter in the coming weeks, acting as a deep-lying playmaker between Kenneth Taylor and Davide Frattesi.
Adrian Przbyborek Set for Deeper Role?
Amid the lack of options, Gattuso might also have to introduce young blood, namely Adrian Przbyborek, who is expected to be tested as a Regista in the coming days. The 19-year-old Pole is a creative midfielder who joined Lazio in January, but only made one appearance for the senior team, which came on the final day of the previous campaign against Pisa.
A Chance for Bruno Galassi?
Perhaps Gattuso will also consider Bruno Galassi, a 19-year-old midfielder who was poached from Real Madrid this summer, and might be a more natural fit for the deep-lying playmaker role.
