Lazio Receive Injury Boost: Zaccagni Given New Return Date

Lazio captain Mattia Zaccagni will reportedly return from injury earlier than originally feared after showing positive signs in his recovery.

The winger sustained a hamstring injury during the 2-1 win over Cagliari ten days ago, so he missed the club’s most recent away match against Napoli, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Initial tests detected a lesion, with some media reports expecting the player to remain on the sidelines for at least one match.

Nevertheless, Gennaro Gattuso recently revealed that Zaccagni could return earlier than expected, as he’s been put on an extensive reahabiliation process.

According to Il Messaggero, the plan paid dividends, as the swelling around the damaged area has signiicantly decreased, paving the way for a more positive bulletin. The latest tests have revealed that the lesion is closer to a first degree than a second degree, thus decreasing the estimated recovery period.

The Roman newspaper doesn’t expect Zaccagni to be available in time for the first game after the international against Lecce on November 21, but he should fit enough to take the field against Torino on November 28.

Contrary to Zaccagni’s case, the results of the throrough clinical tests conducted on Nuno Tavares and Josip Sutalo were less reassuring. Both players suffered injuries in Naples, and they could be out for at least four weeks. Gattuso will be hoping to have them available for the Derby della Capitale showdown against Roma on December 13, but their availability remains in doubt.