Lazio have confirmed that Icelandic defender Guðmundsson will be unavailable until the November break, with a return expected in the middle of the month. Coach José Mourinho has specified that the "Icelandic" will remain out for all the matches in October and the first few of November, barring any surprises. The footballer, who suffered an injury to his left arm during an international match, continues to receive the support of a brace and the pain has not yet stopped.
Meanwhile, Formello's team is working on the recovery of other key players. Midfielder Rovella and defender Marusic are both undergoing rehabilitation and are expected to be able to return to play for the match against Parma. Marusic, who had suffered a strain, was excluded from the calendar from the end of August and, although his health has improved, the coach stressed that the timeframe for his availability is tight. Rovella, who has struggled with injuries for a year, is also ready to resume competition.
On the bench front, goalkeeper Cancellieri is ready to return to the field for the match against Juventus, while full-back Cataldi is still waiting for the right moment to be launched. Cataldi had a difficult summer and has recovered, but he still needs minutes to consolidate his form. The coach reiterated the importance of taking advantage of substitutions, especially with the five substitutions available, to keep the team in shape and adapt to changes in pace during matches.
Mourinho also expressed the need not to fear difficulties and to maintain a high pace. "We must always go at a thousand miles per hour. If we want to continue to surprise, we must not be afraid," he declared. His focus is now on the next match against Juventus and on preparing for the trip to Naples in November, the last match before the next break. With key players recovering and the team ready to make use of strategic substitutions, Lazio is preparing to maintain its competitiveness in the coming weeks.