Coach Gian Piero Allegri has announced that, for the next match against Venezia, he will have to review the lineup due to a new injury to David Neres. The Brazilian midfielder, who returned to the pitch on August 30 after a long recovery period, suffered another blow to his right thigh. The instrumental tests, carried out at the Pineta Grande hospital, revealed a low-grade lesion of the semimembranosus muscle. Neres, who had already shown signs of recovery following his left ankle operation in London, will have to resume rehabilitation and is not expected to return to action before November 8, when Lazio face Lazio. However, the coach does not want to force the timing and could evaluate an immediate return after the international break, with the match against Torino scheduled for 21 November.
Neres' absence is the fourth injury to hit Allegri's team in a short period of time. In addition to the midfielder, Lazio faces the loss of other key players: Vergara, Favasuli and Buongiorno. Vergara is expected to return after the next break, while Favasuli and Buongiorno will still have to recover for a few months. These absences add to the demanding calendar which includes matches with Venezia, Bodo/Glimt, Roma, Monza, Juventus and Porto. Squad management will therefore become crucial to maintaining the team's competitiveness.
Allegri, who has already demonstrated his propensity to rotate the team, will therefore have to make a new lineup change for the match against Venezia. The coach stated that the decision is inevitable to ensure that all players have the opportunity to play and to avoid physical overload. The team, which has shown good form in recent weeks, will have to rely on reserve players and fit players to cover absences.
Neres' new injury marks a crucial moment for Lazio, who are trying to consolidate their position in the standings. With the season still underway, the management of human and physical resources becomes a key element for the team's success. Allegri expressed his hope to see Neres return to the pitch as soon as possible, but underlined the importance of not sacrificing the player's health. The next step will therefore be to carefully monitor the midfielder's rehabilitation and plan his reintegration into the team context.