Lazio lost the presence of Andrea Pinamonti in last night's match against Parma, which ended in a 2‑1 victory for Gennaro Gattuso's guests. The attacker was not called up due to tracheitis, with a high fever which prevented him from participating in training and the match.
Coach Gattuso explained the decision: "Yesterday he trained with the team and he was fine. Today at 8:10 the doctor asked to call Pinamonti; he was 38.5°C. We decided not to let him stay in contact with the team and not to risk him, because the temperature was still 38.2°C." The choice was made to avoid complications and to ensure player safety.
According to today's edition of Corriere dello Sport, Pinamonti's situation will be monitored daily. If his condition improves, he could be available for the next midweek round, scheduled for Tuesday at 6.30pm at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, where Lazio will face Alberto Aquilani's Sassuolo.
At the moment it is not clear when the center forward will be able to return to the pitch, but the club's management is evaluating the possibility of reinserting him in the next match, depending on the evolution of his health. The team, which suffered a defeat against Parma, aims to recover important points in the final phase of the season, and Pinamonti's presence could prove decisive for the next matches.