There`s no respite for Maurizio Sarri and his Lazio squad, who are once again contending with an injury, compounding an already difficult period marked by numerous unavailable players. Today`s edition of Il Messaggero revealed that Valentin Castellanos sustained a muscle problem during Friday`s training session, forcing him to stop immediately.
The Argentine forward did not participate in Saturday morning`s session and is scheduled to undergo diagnostic tests between today and tomorrow to determine the full extent of the injury. The Biancoceleste medical staff`s primary concern is a muscle lesion, an outcome that would sideline him for several weeks. For Sarri, who is already managing a depleted squad, this would be a significant setback, especially after he publicly voiced his frustration over the challenges of handling so many absences.
A Glimmer of Hope with Vecino`s Return
Amidst the wave of concerning news, however, there are also positive developments. As reported by Sky Sport, Matias Vecino has rejoined group training. The Uruguayan midfielder, who has been out for several weeks due to a thigh issue, has yet to make an appearance this season. Nonetheless, he could potentially be called up for the upcoming match against Atalanta, scheduled for Sunday, October 19th, at 6 PM at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo.
This recovery is crucial for a Lazio side that, in addition to issues in attack, has also grappled with midfield difficulties. In recent weeks, Toma Basic was brought back into action to address the emergency. Sarri now anxiously awaits the results of Castellanos` tests, hoping that the concern will subside and that it won`t be a prolonged absence.
