Tavares and Sutalo injury concerns for Lazio: status and potential absences

Tavares, Sutalo and Zaccagni all sidelined with muscle injuries; further scans due within 48 hours to determine recovery timelines.

Lazio manager Gattuso is facing a mounting injury crisis ahead of fixtures against Lecce, Torino and Atalanta before the December 13 derby. Three key players are currently sidelined with muscle strains.

Noureddine Tavares suffered a muscle injury at Napoli and did not travel to Portugal, while defender Jovan Sutalo picked up a hamstring problem at the Maradona stadium and was withdrawn from Croatia's squad. Matteo Zaccagni, who appeared in top form, sustained a thigh injury during the week against Cagliari — either from a direct impact or a muscle tear.

Gattuso confirmed the club is still assessing the severity of each injury. Medical scans are scheduled within 48 hours for all three players. First and second-degree muscle strains typically sideline players for 15-30 days. Rovella and Marusic have recovered and featured on the bench at Napoli, while Gudmundsson is working to return for Saturday's friendly.