Lazio Worried Danilo Cataldi Will Be Out For Long Time

Italian midfielder, Danilo Cataldi reportedly underwent a series of tests to determine the extent of the injury, but Lazio is concerned that one of their regular players will be out for a long time.

According to news reported by Italian newspaper La Repubblica, 27-year-old Italian midfielder Danilo Cataldi was forced to miss Lazio's 2-1 defeat by Napoli in the match which took place on Sunday (27/02) evening local time at the Olimpico.  The news further revealed that he had a problem with his flexors after the draw against Porto in the Europa League last week.

Cataldi underwent tests at the Paidea clinic in Rome to determine the extent of the injury and the Biancoceleste are concerned that he may be sidelined for several weeks, as the injury is grade one.  An update will be given in the next few days and he will likely miss the next match against Cagliari at the weekend.  Meanwhile, after losing to Napoli, Maurizio Sarri's team is now in seventh place in the Serie A standings.

The 27-year-old player who is contracted to The Aquile until 2024 has made 33 appearances in all competitions so far in the 2021/22 season with a total of 1698 minutes.  In that period he has scored two goals and contributed three assists, slowly proved himself, and became one of the important players for coach Maurizio Sarri, even having replaced Lucas Leiva from the starting line-up of the capital team.