Lazio’s push for the Serie A title faces a critical hurdle this week as the club awaits medical results for three first-team regulars.
Midfielder Davide Frattesi, alongside Nuno Tavares and Mattia Zaccagni, is scheduled for clinical scans on Monday to determine the extent of their respective injuries.
The medical evaluations arrive as manager Gennaro Gattuso balances the physical demands of a congested calendar. While the club secured a routine 3-0 friendly win over Maltese side Mgarr United during the international break—with goals from Matteo Cancellieri, Diogo Leite, and Nicolò Rovella—the focus has shifted to the recovery room.
“Nuno Tavares, Zaccagni and Frattesi will have scans on Monday, and we’ll have to wait to see how serious it is,” Gattuso said to LazioStyleChannel. “That’s why we’re holding off. Zaccagni is already doing some work on the pitch.”
Defenders Josip Šutalo and Adam Marušić are also currently being managed by the medical staff. According to reports from Lalaziosiamonoi via CalcioMercato, the coaching staff intends to wait several days before providing a definitive diagnosis on their availability.
Frattesi's uncertain status impacts Lazio, who currently lead the league. The midfielder has been a primary offensive engine this season, recording four Serie A goals and finding the net for Italy in their recent victory over France.
“I talk to Frattesi and clash with him a lot. He can become one of the best in the world at attacking the box,” Gattuso said. “He arrives unnoticed, and it’s no coincidence he’s scoring all these goals. We go at each other, but we love each other.”
Beyond the injury concerns, the club is reintegrating key personnel. Albert Gudmundsson made his return to action against Mgarr United following a lengthy layoff. While the manager acknowledged the forward is still regaining his top form, he remains encouraged by the progress.
“He’s not at his sharpest, but he produces great moments of quality. We’re grateful he hasn’t had a relapse,” Gattuso said.
Gattuso also directed a challenge toward Matteo Cancellieri, urging the forward to find greater consistency in his finishing. According to the manager, Cancellieri possesses the necessary raw talent but must learn to “flick a switch” to reach the next level of production.
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