Football Italia reported on 4 November that Lazio captain Mattia Zaccagni is expected to be out for several weeks after initial tests showed a lesion to the muscle in his left thigh. Zaccagni limped off during Lazio's 2-1 victory over Cagliari, and Football Italia reported that he is certainly out of Lazio's Serie A showdown with Napoli.
Initial test results
Football Italia reported that Sky Sport Italia and others said initial tests showed Zaccagni has a lesion to the muscle in the left thigh. Football Italia also reported that more in-depth tests are required to ascertain the extent of the damage.
Expected absence
Football Italia reported that this type of injury generally requires three to four weeks on the treatment table. Football Italia reported that Zaccagni is very likely to miss the next fixture with Lecce too.
Season numbers
Zaccagni has contributed two goals and five assists in 10 Serie A appearances for Lazio this season.
Other squad news
Adam Marusic and Nicolò Rovella were back in training on 4 November for the first time in over two months.
