Fisayo Dele-Bashiru - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Decent display in Parma bout Dele-Bashiru had two shots (one on goal), one tackle (one won) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Parma.

Impact Dele-Bashiru was a nice offensive presence in his fourth start in a row, matching his season highs in attempts and chances created despite the modest volume. He'll likely hold onto the job until Toma Basic is ready for major minutes following an injury. He has posted five shots (one on target), five key passes and six tackles (three won) in the last five rounds.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five minutes versus Como Dele-Bashiru (international duties) had two touches in five minutes in Monday's 3-0 defeat against Como.

Impact Dele-Bashiru was deployed late after skipping five matches because of AFCON. He had a small role beforehand, but he could be set for an uptick in minutes in the next couple of matches while Lazio navigate the absences of Danilo Cataldi (suspension), Toma Basic (thigh) and Matias Vecino (thigh).

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Dele-Bashiru (international duty) is on the bench for Monday's match against Como.

Impact Dele-Bashiru is back from his time at AFCON, missing five games straight due to his injury. He was a starter to begin the season, with four straight starts before an injury derailed him for around two months, only appearing three times off the bench since returning.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Returning against Como Dele-Bashiru (international duties) has been called up for Sunday's match versus Como.

Impact Dele-Bashiru has been called up shortly after heading back to Italy following the third-place final at AFCON and will replenish the midfield, which is missing Matias Vecino (thigh) and Toma Basic (thigh). He has starred seven times (four starts) so far, notching three key passes, five clearances and five tackles (four won).

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves for AFCON Dele-Bashiru has been inserted in Nigeria's squad list for AFCON 2025.

Impact Dele-Bashiru has had an up-and-down campaign, as he opened it as the starter and then missed a couple of months due to an injury and because he was omitted from the squad. He has come off the bench in the past three contests. Lazio will turn to Matias Vecino while he's away from the team since Toma Basic has been handed a two-game suspension and Nicolo Rovella (groin) will miss more time.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one chance versus Bologna Dele-Bashiru (thigh) had one off-target shot, one key pass and 11 passes in 28 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Milan.

Impact Dele-Bashiru saw some action after missing eight matches and will compete for two spots in the midfield with Matias Vecino and Toma Basic in the next few matches, as Danilo Cataldi (thigh) will miss some time, unless he's called up by Nigeria for AFCON 2025.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option Saturday Dele-Bashiru (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Milan.

Impact Dele-Bashiru was deemed fit ahead of Saturday's match, and that has led to his availability from the bench to face Milan. He has missed their past eight games through injury and will hope to find a starting spot after testing his legs, starting in four straight games to begin the season before his injury.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated ahead of Milan clash Dele-Bashiru (thigh) has been re-inserted in the seasonal list at the expense of Elseid Hysaj, Lazio announced.

Impact Dele-Bashiru was removed in late September due to an injury, but he has recovered since, and Lazio are very depleted in the midfield sans Nicolo Rovella (groin) and Danilo Cataldi (thigh), while they are in better shape on the defensive wings. He'll be the top deputy at the position right away. He has notched two key passes, five tackles (four won), one interception and one clearance in four appearances.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Excluded from seasonal squad list Dele-Bashiru (thigh) has been removed from the list until January following his injury and has been replaced by Toma Basic, Lazio announced.

Impact Dele-Bashiru isn't expected to spend a lot of time on the mend, but won't be eligible until January as the coach decided to turn to a healthy midfielder following a wave of injuries and suspensions. He had started every game so far. Reda Belahyane and Matias Vecino will also benefit from the situation.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss at least two games Dele-Bashiru has been diagnosed with a grade-one flexor strain in his right thigh, Il Messaggero reported.

Impact Dele-Bashiru won't be available against Genoa and Torino and will attempt to return right after the next break. Danilo Cataldi, Toma Basic and Nicolo Rovella (groin) will patrol the midfield until Matteo Guendouzi and Reda Belahyane serve their suspensions.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off early against Roma Dele-Bashiru left Sunday's game versus Roma at the 14th minute due to an apparent thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Dele-Bashiru got the nod for the fourth straight game but played little before exiting, sporting a large ice pack on the back of his thigh. He's set for tests to determine the severity of the injury. Reda Belahyane would step in starting from next Monday's game versus Genoa if he had to miss time.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes assist in win Dele-Bashiru assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Dele-Bashiru picked up his 10th start in 18 appearances on the season and earned his first assist of the campaign, as he headed a pass to Gustav Isaksen, who buried the only goal of the match. Dele-Bashiru also tied his season high for the second time with two chances created in the match.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Atalanta at risk of falling out of top 4 after loss to Lazio

Atalanta’s title chances have already effectively slipped away and now it could be at risk of dropping out of the top four of Serie A

APRIL 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Subs in versus Torino Dele-Bashiru (ankle) had one key pass and one tackle (zero won) in 17 minutes in Monday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Dele-Bashiru was inserted late after skipping the previous contest due to an achy ankle and didn't look great on either end and in particular on the Torino goal. His role is unlikely to increase going forward, but he could play more than usual against Atalanta since Matteo Guendouzi is suspended and Taty Castellanos is nursing a calf injury.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Dele-Bashiru (ankle) is on the bench for Monday's match against Torino.

Impact Dele-Bashiru is back with the club as expected Monday, with the midfielder finding a spot on the bench after his ankle injury. He has started in 14 of his 23 appearances this season but is yet to see a consistent role, so he will likely continue in a rotational spot.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Torino game Dele-Bashiru (ankle) has logged multiple full training sessions this week, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Dele-Bashiru is in better shape after missing three of the past four matches due to an ankle problem and will be an option in multiple roles thanks to his versatility. He has scored once and posted five shots (two on target), one chance created and two tackles (one won) in his last six displays (three starts).

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out Bologna fixture Dele-Bashiru hasn't been selected for Sunday's game versus Bologna as his ankle flared up again, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Dele-Bashiru is back on the shelf with a minor relapse of the injury that cost him time lately. Nicolo Rovella, Matteo Guendouzi, Matias Vecino and Reda Belahyane will handle the minutes in the midfield in this one.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Udinese Dele-Bashiru (ankle) was an unused sub in Monday's 1-1 draw with Udinese.

Impact Dele-Bashiro wasn't deployed in his return from an ankle sprain even though Nicolo Rovella didn't play because he wasn't fit. Matias Vecino and Reda Belahyane got minutes over him in the midfield, besides fixture Matteo Guendouzi. He'll rejoin the rotation once he's in better shape.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Udinese fixture Dele-Bashiru (ankle) was spotted in training Sunday and is set to be a bench option Monday versus Udinese, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Dele-Bashiruo is on track to return after sitting out two matches due to an ankle sprain and will be an alternative in the midfield, where Matias Vecino recently came back as well. He has scored once and added five shots (two on target), one key pass, two tackles (one won) and two interceptions in his last five showings (three starts).

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing ankle sprain Dele-Bashiru "will spend some time on the shelf due to an ankle injury," coach Marco Baroni announced.

Impact Dele-Bashiru is expected to miss a couple of fixtures after getting hurt in the last Serie A round. Lazio will lean on Nicolo Rovella, Matteo Guendouzi and Reda Belahyane at the position. He's usually one of the main deputies.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in first half Dele-Bashiru was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Venezia due to an injury.

Impact Dele-Bashiru left the match in the 40th minute, being replaced by Reda Belahyane. More information about the extent of the injury should be determined ahead of next week's trip to Milan.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scored final goal in 5-1 win Dele-Bashiru scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 5-1 victory against Monza.

Impact Dele-Bashiru scored the final goal in the 88th minute against Monza to win 5-1. He came on as a sub with 25 minutes to go and scored with his only shot on target. He completed all 14 of his passes and was fouled once.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Atalanta Dele-Bashiru scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Dele-Bashiru returned to the starting XI for Lazio while scoring his second goal in three matches in all competitions. He's started three of the last six Serie A contests after spending the opening months as an unused sub, recording two goals on three shots (two on target), three chances created and three tackles in that span.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Ludogorets Dele-Bashiru (thigh) didn't get minutes in Thursday's 0-0 draw with Ludogorets.

Impact Dele-Bashiru was available despite an ailment but wasn't deployed. He's been merely a depth piece in Serie A, while he has seen more consistent minutes in the Europa League. He has tallied two goals, two assists, six shots (one on target) and seven key passes in eight showings (five starts).

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday Dele-Bashiru (thigh) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Ludogorets.

Impact Dele-Bashiru is back for Thursday's match, earning a spot on there bench in UEL action. He will likely continue in a bench role in most matches moving forward, as he mainly serves in a rotational role and has gone unused numerous times.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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