When Will Lazio Duo Tavares & Sutalo Return to Action

Lazio have lost the services of Nuno Tavares and Josip Sutalo, who picked up injuries during Sunday’s draw against Napoli.

The Portuguese left-back was already doubtful after missing training last Wednesday due to muscle fatigue. Gennaro Gattuso said he wouldn’t play him if it involved any risk, but his decision to field him in the starting lineup backfired. The former Arsenal man started the game on the right foot, but had to grit his teeth to complete the first half. He was then replaced by Alfonso Pedraza.

As for Sutalo, he pulled his hamstring during the first half and had to be replaced immediately by Diogo Leite. Both players were initially called up for international duty, but weren’t able to answer the call. They instead remained at Formello to undergo the necessary clinical tests and begin their treatments.

While the club has yet to release an official update on the duo’s condition, La Lazio Siamo Noi revealed the latest rumours from Formello. The source claims that the medical staff estimates a three-week recovery period for Tavares. On the other hand, Sutalo could remain on the sidelines for three to four weeks.

Neither player is expected to return to action before December. Therefore, they will almost certainly miss the next two fixtures against Lecce (November 21) and Torino (November 28), and they could be doubtful for the clash against Maurizio Sarri’s Atalanta (December 6).

Nevertheless, the priority for Lazio is to have them back at Gattuso’s disposal for the showdown against Roma on December 13. The two rivals consider the Derby della Capitale a paramount game regardless of the league’s status, but with both clubs sitting in the Top 3, this could be one of the most anticipated derby editions in years.