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Called up for derby Immobile (thigh) will be on the bench for Sunday's game versus Roma to stay close to the game, but he's unfit to play, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays.

Impact immobile hasn't returned to practice this week as further tests indicated it was too risky for him to play, but he'll be on the bench to provide some leadership.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Immobile has been diagnosed with a grade-one biceps femoris strain in the left thigh, Lazio announced.

Impact Immobile would miss three-to-four weeks under normal circumstances, but he'll try to rush the recovery to be available for March 19's derby versus Roma. In the meantime, Felipe Anderson, Matteo Zaccagni, and Pedro will form the standard frontline.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Invisible versus Napoli Immobile created one scoring chance, drew two fouls, and won three duels in Friday's 1-0 win over Napoli.

Impact Immobile didn't have a single attempt for the first time in six weeks and wasn't very involved otherwise. He had a brace in one of the last five matches, while he hasn't scored in the other four. He has recorded 14 shots (five on target) and three key passes in such stretch. Lazio will visit Bologna Saturday.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down in win Immobile took three shots (all off target) and won his lone tackle attempted in Monday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Immobile had a quiet match Monday, as he failed to record a shot on target or a chance created. It marks just the second time he has done so this season when playing the full 90 minutes, and the just third time when playing over 60 minutes. It's a tough way for him to follow up his brace in his last match at Salerntina, but there is little doubt he will find a way to bounce back from this forgettable performance.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Scores brace in win Immobile scored two goals on five shots (three on target) and created one chance in Sunday's 2-0 win at Salerntina.

Impact Immobile scored a brace Sunday, as he scored both goals within 10 minutes. He scored his first in the 60th minute off an assist by Adam Marusic, and beat Luigi Sepe on a penalty kick in the 69th minute. He now has nine goals in the league this season which leads the team. He has a nice matchup next Monday versus Sampdoria who have conceded 38 goals in 23 league matches this season.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misfires Versus Atalnata Immobile drew one foul, won four duels, and had three shots (one on goal), and one chance created in Saturday's 0-2 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Immobile put up decent numbers but squandered a major opportunity to score in the first half, skying the ball from the edge of the box in a one-on-one with the goalie. He has not scored in the last five matches, where he tallied 12 shots (two on target) and three chances created. Lazio will visit Salernitana next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in Verona game Immobile won three duels, drew one foul, and recorded three shots (one on goal) in Monday's 1-1 draw against Verona.

Impact Immobile is starting to get regular minutes following his latest injury, but he couldn't capitalize on a few good opportunities in this one, despite leading his team in shots. He has scored just once in the past five appearances, adding 12 attempts (two on goal) and four chances created. Lazio will host Atalanta Saturday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active off bench in return Immobile (thigh) had three off-target shots, suffered one foul and was shown a yellow card after coming off the bench during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Immobile was able to recover from the injury that made him miss the previous match and took the pitch in the 71st minute as part of a double substitution. The striker couldn't score the game-winning goal for Lazio but at least was very active and didn't experience any physical setback. With the visit to Verona being just on Feb. 6, Immobile should have enough time to get ready to rejoin the starting XI.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Immobile (thigh) is an option off the bench for Sunday's clash with Fiorentina.

Impact Immobile returns to the bench during Sunday's clash. The forward passed late fitness tests and was deemed healthy enough for the bench. The amount of playing time he gets will likely be heavily limited, shutting down some of his upside.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Fiorentina game Immobile (thigh) "has yet to train fully with the group, but the sensations are very positive, even though the doctors are cautious. The tests seem clean, and he'd like to be avail...

Impact Immobile has recovered from a thigh strain more quickly than anticipated. He's unlikely to get much action Sunday even if cleared, but he'll be back in short order.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss multiple games Immobile will be sidelined for two-to-three weeks due to a grade-one strain of the semitendinosus muscle of the right thigh, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Immobile will sit at least a pair of matches with his latest thigh problem. Felipe Anderson will slide to the no.9 position, with Pedro filling in on the right flank. Luka Romero and Matteo Cancellieri will also see more minutes due to the situation.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off early versus Sassuolo Immobile limped off after 14 minutes in Sunday's match against Sassuolo due to an apparent right thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Immobile bowed out quickly after signaling some discomfort to the bench and got some bandage applied to the muscle. He's headed for some tests to see whether he stopped in time before suffering a significant injury. He was replaced by Pedro, and Felipe Anderson slid to the no.9 role.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dangerous up front in draw Immobile took three shots and created two chances in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Empoli. He also made two clearances in the match.

Impact Immobile couldn't get on the scoresheet himself against Empoli, but he's taken a combined six shots (one on target) with four chances created and one goal across his first two Serie A games back from the World Cup break.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Lecce Immobile scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Lecce.

Impact Immobile didn't play in Lazio's most recent game before the World Cup, but he was able to start and log a full 90 here, even if his contributions didn't lift the team to victory. The veteran striker has two goals in his most recent three Serie A starts, and he has racked up seven goals with three assists across 12 league contests (11 starts).

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets nod against Galatasaray Immobile (thigh) started and played a half like most of the regulars in Tuesday's friendly versus Galatasaray.

Impact Immobile dealt with a pair of thigh problems in mid-November, but he has long been able to practice fully. He'll reprise his starting role in January, which will reduce the playing time for Matteo Cancellieri, Luka Romero, and likely Pedro as well, since Felipe Anderson will resume featuring on the wings. He has scored seven times, provided five assists, and added 37 shots (17 on target) and 15 chances created in 15 appearances.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off injury Immobile "is 100 percent recovered," Lazio doctor Ivo Pulcini told Quotidiano Nazionale.

Impact Immobile missed time before the break due to two separate minor thing problems. He has recuperated and should be back on the pitch in one of the friendlies before Serie A resumes in January.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Won't play against Juventus Immobile picked up some muscle fatigue in his right thigh in Saturday's training session and won't participate in Sunday's clash with Juventus, Lazio announced.

Impact Immobile suffered a new injury in the same area as the previous one and won't be risked. Luka Romero or Matteo Cancellieri will join Pedro and Felipe Anderson up front Sunday since Matteo Zaccagni is out as well.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late versus Monza Immobile (thigh) had two touches in four minutes in Thursday's 1-0 win over Monza.

Impact Immobile was supposed to play 20/30 minutes in this one, coach Maurizio Sarri informed after the game, but the contest didn't break right for him. The Juventus clash might come too early for him to start, but he'll try to ramp up in practice in the next couple of days.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be option versus Monza Immobile (thigh) practiced with the rest of the teammates Wednesday and should be able to log a few minutes versus Monza, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Immobile made a token appearance on the bench in the past game, but he has improved afterward and, even if not 100 percent, has good chances to play, considering that Lazio are short-handed up front. He has scored twice and added an assist, 13 shots (four on target), and three chances created in the last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Unavailable despite being called up Immobile (thigh) "couldn't play but wanted to stay close to the team," in Sunday's derby with Roma, coach Maurizio Sarri told DAZN.

Impact Immobile was technically on the bench, but he hasn't recuperated from his injury, and he faces an uphill climb to be ready for Thursday's home game against Monza. Felipe Anderson has bagged two goals in the last three Serie A matches while playing as a false-nine.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to the bench Immobile (thigh) asked coach Maurizio Sarri and obtained to be on the bench for Sunday's clash with Roma, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Immobile will watch the game next to his teammates, but he remains highly unlikely to feature, having barely practiced throughout the week.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for derby Immobile (thigh) didn't make Lazio's squad list to face Roma Sunday.

Impact Immobile tried to accelerate his recovery from a thigh injury, but it's too early for him to return, and it's not certain he'll be able to do it before the break. He figures to have more chances for next Sunday's clash with Juventus rather than the midweek one versus Monza. Felipe Anderson will lead the line flanked by Pedro and Mattia Zaccagni, while Matteo Cancellieri and Luka Romero will be the top offensive backups.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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