MATIAS VECINO NEWS

Will have to miss some time vecino has been diagnosed with a low-grade flexor strain in his let thigh, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Vecino will be sidelined for two to three weeks after getting hurt in the recent Europa League match. Lazio could go back to using a more offensive scheme with Boulaye Dia (ankle) and Taty Castellanos together more regularly or turn to Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up muscular injury Vecino subbed off at halftime in Thursday's Europa League game versus Ludogorets due to a thigh problem, coach Marco Baroni informed.

Impact Vecino is headed for some exams ahead of Sunday's clash with Parma. He has started consistently lately amid some rotation and a tactical switch. Lazio would have to turn to their backups if both he and Boulaye Dia (ankle) were sidelined.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late one in win Vecino scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Vecino buried his squad's third and final goal of the match with a shot from the center of the box, assisted by Nuno Tavares late in second half extra time. The goal marked the first of the campaign for Vecino, but it was also his second goal contribution in the last three outings. Additionally, he tied his season high with three shots in the match and registered his first shot on target in his last four appearances.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 20 minutes against Juventus Vecino (thigh) registered one cross (zero accurate) and one clearance and received a yellow card in 23 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Vecino returned to his usual role after a brief absence and didn't do much in his cameo. He has started only in the Europa League thanks to some rotation in the last month. He has assisted twice and added six key passes, one cross (zero accurate) and seven clearances in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

On bench to face Juventus Vecino (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Juventus.

Impact Vecino has recovered from his thigh issues and is back with the club Saturday as expected, with the midfielder finding a spot on the bench. He has started in three of his eight appearances on the team sheet and should continue in a rotational role moving forward.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off injury Vecino (thigh) has logged two full training sessions in a row and will return against Juventus on Saturday, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact Vecino sat out the past fixture and international duties due to a minor thigh problem but has been able to recover during the break. He'll be the top candidate to fill in for Matteo Guendouzi (toe) if the teammate can't go. He has tallied two assists, seven shots (one on target), seven key passes and three tackles in six appearances (two starts) so far.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Empoli tilt Vecino (thigh) hasn't been selected for the Empoli fixture, Lazio announced.

Impact Vecino was in doubt due to a muscular ailment and won't be involved altogether in this one. Nicolo Rovella and Matteo Guendouzi are likely to team up together again in the midfield.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Empoli game Vecino is likely to miss Sunday's clash with Empoli due to muscle fatigue, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Vecino got banged up in the midweek Europa League game and is unlikely to get many minutes even if he manages to be available. Nicolo Rovella, Matteo Guendouzi, Gaetano Castrovilli and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru are the other options in the role.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes helper against Torino Vecino assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one clearance and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Torino.

Impact Vecino played 22 minutes and picked up a point thanks to a probably involuntary touch toward Tijjani Noslin while pressuring an opponent in the box. It's his second consecutive assist. He has started in two of his five seasonal appearances, logging five shots (one on target), six key passes and six clearances.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sound in Udinese game Vecino registered three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Udinese.

Impact Vecino got the nod over Nicolo Rovella in this one and provided some offensive punch out of the midfield. He was especially dangerous on set pieces. The hierarchies at the position are still fluid. He has logged three shots (one on target), one key pass and two tackles in two appearances.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in Empoli game Vecino scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and four tackles in 25 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 win against Empoli.

Impact Vecino delivered off the bench for the second consecutive match, as he found himself in perfect position to pounce on a late defensive miscue. He has scored three of his six seasonal goals in the last five matches, adding six shots (three on target), 11 tackles (six won) and four clearances.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Monza Vecino scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one clearance, one block and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Monza.

Impact Vecino played 25 minutes off the bench and took advantage of a defensive mishap to bag an easy one in a one-on-one with the goalie. It's his sixth goal in the second and the second in the last four rounds, where he has added four shots (two on target), one chance created and seven tackles (four tackles). He has begun on the bench in two straight fixtures.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Finds target versus Salernitana Vecino scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), four tackles (two won) and three clearances in Friday's 4-1 victory over Salernitana.

Impact Vecino was the quickest to react and pounced on a ball that lingered in the box after a pair of ricochets, nudging it home for his fifth goal of the season but the first since early January. He's seeing increased minutes after a coaching change, also thanks to a few absences. He has logged nine shots (three on target), four key passes and 10 tackles (five won) in the last five rounds.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gritty agaisnt Milan Vecino registered one shot (zero on goal), four tackles (two won) and two interceptions in Friday's 1-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Vecino started over Danilo Cataldi as the anchor of the defense and did what he could to contain the defense. He'll most likely start against in the next Serie A game since Matteo Guendouzi will be suspended, while he'll be in contention midweek. He has notched one assist, four shots (zero on target), one key pass and six tackles (three won) in his last five showings.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Fiorentina Vecino (thigh) is out for Monday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Vecino still is not ready for a return, now missing his fourth match in a row due to a thigh issue. This has been a tough run for the midfielder, but luckily for the club, it hasn't affected them much, as the midfielder has only started six times, playing in more of a substitute role as he has appeared 23 times. He will now look ahead to the next match against AC Milan on Friday, hoping to return then.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Could return against Fiorentina Vecino (thigh) was spotted in training Sunday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Vecino worked somewhat regularly on the eve of the game after missing three fixtures due to a thigh issue and a suspension and should be back on the bench. He was used as a sub in six straight games before the injury, notching one goal, one assist, five shots (one on target) and two chances created.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Torino Vecino (thigh) won't be available against Torino on Thursday, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Vecino cleared a suspension in the past game but has yet to return to practice after picking up a thigh problem while warming up versus Bayern Munich. Danilo Cataldi will be the only option in the role since Nicolo Rovella (groin) is absent as well.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Serves disqualification Vecino (thigh) cleared a one-game ban in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Bologna but is a doubt for Thursday's game versus Torino due to a muscular problem.

Impact Vecino will be assessed in training the next couple of days after being pulled from the starting lineup versus Bayern Munich midweek.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch for Bayern match Vecino has been removed from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Bayern Munich and replaced by Danilo Cataldi, UEFA informed.

Impact Vecino was a doubt coming into the game but felt good enough on game day to get the start initially, but he worsened the situation while warming up and won't make the bench. He'll have extra time to recover since he's suspended for the next Serie A game. His next opportunity to play will be on Feb. 22 versus Torino. Danilo Cataldi is currently the only healthy player in the role.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes assist versus Cagliari Vecino assisted once to go with one chance created and one tackle (one won) and picked up his fifth domestic yellow card in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Cagliari.

Impact Vecino made his presence felt off the bench with a timely through ball for Felipe Anderson ahead of the final goal of the game, but he'll have to skip the Bologna tilt next Sunday due to yellow-card accumulation. Danilo Cataldi and Daichi Kamada will back up the starters on that occasion. He'll be eligible to play midweek versus Bayern Munich.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off the bench Vecino scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Udinese.

Impact Vecino, subbed in for Daichi Kamada at halftime, secured the victory by rolling in the winner in the 76th minute, collecting the ball from Felipe Anderson's headed pass. Contributing defensively with a clearance, Vecino, who has impressively made 13 appearances off the bench, has found the scoresheet three times.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Stays on the bench in Inter clash Vecino (illness) didn't feature in Sunday's 0-2 defeat versus Inter.

Impact Vecino recovered enough to be available but watched the game from the pine because he was less than 100 percent. He'll resume competing with Nicolo Rovella, Danilo Cataldi, and Matteo Guendouzi in the next games.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on bench Vecino (illness) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Inter.

Impact Vecino has recovered from a minor illness and will be starting on the bench Sunday. He's made just two starts in the last six games, recording seven clearances, four tackles and four interceptions in that span.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Inter tilt Vecino didn't practice on Saturday due to gastrointestinal problems, Il Messaggero reported.

Impact Vecino will attempt to improve overnight after coming down with an illness late in the week. He has played more consistently in the Champions League than in Serie A so far. Nicolo Rovella will likely anchor the midfield in this one.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available once more Vecino is available to return for a Dec. 13 trip to Atleti in the Champions League.

Impact Vecino served a one-match ban and is now eligible to return in Champions League action. The midfielder was shown three yellow cards in the first four matches but will likely play a significant role in the group stage finale.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE