Lazio’s Nuno Tavares Exits Match Early with Possible Adductor Strain

Lazio faced an unexpected setback during their Europa League clash with Real Sociedad as defender Nuno Tavares was forced to leave the pitch prematurely due to a suspected adductor muscle injury. The incident occurred just before halftime, with Lazio comfortably leading 3-0 against a 10-man Real Sociedad side.

Tavares appeared to pull up suddenly while sprinting towards the byline, clutching the upper part of his left thigh. The Portuguese fullback attempted to continue but ultimately had to be substituted, with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru taking his place.

This injury adds to Lazio’s existing defensive concerns, as the team was already missing several key players due to suspensions and injuries. Coach Marco Baroni now faces a selection dilemma ahead of the upcoming Serie A fixture against Fiorentina, with Tavares likely unavailable.

The extent of Tavares’ injury remains unclear, but it appears unlikely he will recover in time for the weekend’s league match. Lazio’s medical staff will assess the situation and provide updates on the player’s condition in the coming days.

Despite the injury setback, Lazio maintained their dominant performance against Real Sociedad, with goals from Mario Gila, Taty Castellanos, and Mattia Zaccagni securing a convincing victory in the Europa League encounter.