Lazio Optimistic About Key Player’s Recovery Ahead of Napoli Clash | OneFootball

Lazio are cautiously optimistic about Boulaye Dia who could pull off a swift return from injury to make himself available for the big showdown against Napoli. The Senegalese came off worse from his duel against notorious Monza defender Armando Izzo. The 28-year-old was forced to leave the pitch in the 35th minute with an ankle issue.

Dia Picks Up Knock vs Monza

Luckily for the Biancocelesti, the striker’s exit did little harm, especially with his replacement Pedro bagging a brace off the bench in the 5-1 routing. Nevertheless, Marco Baroni will be desperate to have his first-choice attacking midfielder for the crucial clash against the league leaders on Saturday.

Lazio Counting on Boulaye Dia

According to Il Messaggero (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), the club’s medical staff believe Dia should make it back in time after responding well to therapy over the last couple of days. Moreover, the former Salernitana man trained partially with the rest of the squad on Wednesday morning, but he’ll have to pass an athletic test in the next couple of days to prove his fitness.

In the meantime, Pedro and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru remain on alert, as one of them would have to step up and replace Dia if the latter doesn’t make it in time.

Patric Pushing for Return

Moreover, La Lazio Siamo Noi reveals that Patric could make his return to the squad this weekend, but Baroni won’t take any risks with the Spanish veteran. On the other hand, Matias Vecino still requires additional time on the sidelines, and Elseid Hysaj is facing another month out.