NUNO TAVARES NEWS

Leads defensive effort Nuno Tavares recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Napoli. He was injured and subbed out in the 93rd minute.

Impact Nuno Tavares led the Lazio defensive effort Sunday with three tackles (three won), two interceptions and two clearances in his return from a three-match absence due to a thigh injury. The Arsenal-loanee has made his case for regular, top-flight football during his brief spell at Lazio, having made 10 appearances (10 starts) in Serie A and supplied eight assists.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will be back versus Napoli Tavares (thigh) returned to full training ahead of Sunday's clash with Napoli and was tested among the starters, Goal reported.

Impact Tavares will be back after sitting out three games and might make the XI over Luca Pellegrini right away. He has provided four assists in his last six appearances, adding 11 key passes, 35 crosses (11 accurate) and 10 tackles (nine won).

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up thigh injury Tavares suffered a low-grade strain of the semimembranosus muscle in his left thigh while with Portugal, Lazio announced.

Impact Tavares got hurt in training right before the second Nations League game on the schedule and will have to sit out at least a couple of matches due to the muscular injury. Luca Pellegrini and Adam Marusic will replace him at left-back.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sends six crosses in win Tavares had two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 win against Monza.

Impact Tavares made his return to league play after being suspended for the previous game. He gave a solid effort in the victory, tallying two shots for the fifth time in nine appearances on the campaign. This also marked the sixth time this season that he recorded more than five crosses in a match, but it was also the first one of those games where he did not register at least one accurate cross.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Completes disqualification Tavares served his one-match suspension in Monday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Tavares had to sit one out following a red card and will likely get the nod over Luca Pellegrini against Monza on Sunday, while the teammate could stay in the XI versus Porto midweek. He has notched five assists in his last five showings, adding six shots (zero on target), 10 key passes and 27 crosses (11 accurate).

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Assists and sees red versus Como Tavares assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (four accurate) and two chances created before being sent off in the 65th minute of Thursday's 5-1 win over To...

Impact Tavares was once again a force to be reckoned with on the flank and dished another assist, finding Pedro with a low-driven cross. However, he picked up two avoidable yellow cards in the second half. He'll be unavailable against Cagliari on Monday. Luca Pellegrini will likely substitute for him.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Two assists in victory Tavares assisted twice to go with three shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Genoa.

Impact Tavares helped open the scoring by setting up Tijjani Noslin for a shot from the center of the box in the 21st minute of play. He then provided an assist on his squad's third goal of the match in second half extra time as he provided a well-placed cross to Matias Vecino, who headed it home. With two assists in the match, Tavares tied his season high, while also moving up to a total of seven assists in seven appearances on the campaign. Additionally, he set new season highs with four chances created and four accurate crosses in the win.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Juventus Tavares drew four fouls and registered three crosses (two accurate), three clearances and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Juventus.

Impact Tavares helped his team ease the pressure with a few bursting runs but wasn't as effective as usual due to the caliber of the opponents and the nature of the game. He has tallied three assists, six shots (one on target), six key passes and 20 crosses 8seven accurate) in his last four showings. He's generally been managed in the Europa League.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Tavares delivered an assist, created two chances, sent in eight crosses (one accurate) and drew two fouls during Sunday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Tavares just can't stop appearing on the scoresheet as this time he set up Mattia Zacagni for Lazio's first goal with a perfect cross off the flank. That's now five assists over five Serie A starts for the left-back, who already appears to have his starting spot locked up in his new team.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up another point versus Torino Tavares assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 win against Torino.

Impact Tavares tallied his fourth helper in as many appearances, as he emerged victorious from a scrum near midfield, motored his way down the wing, and found the trailing Matteo Guendouzi with a square ball. He has added nine shots (two on target), seven chances created and 21 crosses (six accurate).

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Sunday's loss Tavares assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Fiorentina. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Tavares recorded his third assist of the season Sunday as his cross assisted Mario Gila's header in the 41st minute. Tavares also set season highs in shots (four), accurate crosses (three) and created multiple chances for the second time in three starts. He also won two tackles and made three clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses, three shots Tavares generated three shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 victory versus Verona.

Impact While unable to log two assists like he did against AC Milan, Tavares continued to be at least a little explosive immediately after the international break. For the second time this September, he attempted at least five crosses, with one of them being accurate. Unlike the Milan game, Tavares logged multiple shots, trying to contribute to Lazio's scoresheet in any way he could have.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Explosive in Milan game Tavares assisted twice to go with three key passes, seven crosses (one accurate) and two tackles (both won) in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Milan.

Impact Tavares was unleashed after sitting on the bench for two consecutive games due to an imperfect pre-season preparation and was uncontainable on the wing and set up Taty Castellanos and Boulaye Dia with two square balls after sprinting past his direct opponent. He left a little early but seemed to be simply cramping up. He'll be the clear starter at left-back if he stays healthy.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Lazio Taves has moved to Lazio on loan with a conditioned obligation to buy from Arsenal, the team announced.

Impact Tavares departs again after spending time at Nottingham Forest and Marseille in the last two campaigns. He'll have better chances of sticking around permanently this time. He posted 16 crosses (two accurate), 11 tackles and seven shots (one on target) in eight matches at his previous stop as he was derailed by injuries. He'll be at the top of the depth chart in his role if he stays healthy.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Back from loan Tavares will return to Arsenal following the end of his loan at Nottingham Forest.

Impact Tavares has another year on his Arsenal contract, so he'll likely be loaned out again next season. He had a bit more success at Marseille the prior campaign when he made 23 starts, which towers in comparison to eight total league appearances at Forest. When healthy, he could find minutes at a Premier League club, but he missed more than half of the last season due to multiple injuries.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Available after lengthy absence Tavares (undisclosed) is in the match day squad to face Wolverhampton on Saturday.

Impact Taveres returns from an injury which has kept him out of seven straight matches. The fullback had started three straight prior to the injury, but will need minutes from the bench to return to full match fitness.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Set for time on sidelines Tavares (undisclosed) is expected to miss a decent amount of time with his newest injury, as manager Nuno Espirito Santo told reporters, "Tavares is injured. He got injured in the...

Impact Tavares' current injury is still unknown, but he appears to most likely be out for the next couple of weeks following the manager's comments after Saturday's match against Aston Villa. This is a tough blow for the defender, as just four matches ago, he returned from a groin issue that kept him out 14 games previously. The club still hasn't put an exact date for his return, but they will hope it comes before the end of March, as he appears to be a regular starter when healthy but has only appeared seven times all campaign compared to the 18 games he has been absent for due to complications.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Saturday's squad Tavares is not in the squad to face Aston Villa on Saturday due to an injury.

Impact Tavares misses out on Saturday's match after picking up an injury during the buildup in training. The full extent of the fullback's injury should be revealed post match with Moussa Niakhate replacing Tavares in Saturday's lineup.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible again Tavares will be an option for Sunday's contest against Bournemouth after not appearing against Arsenal on Tuesday due to facing his parent club.

Impact Tavares will be back in the squad for the club's next contest, no longer being loan-locked after playing his parent club, Arsenal. The defender will most likely return to the bench at this point, only appearing four times all season with two starts. He will hope to get more time moving forward but should not be expected to be a regular sight on the pitch.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Loan locked Tavares is ineligible for Tuesday's clash with Arsenal, his parent club.

Impact Tavares went the full 90 at left-back last time out but won't get another start Tuesday. The defender has been out of the first team more often than not while on loan and has his momentum stopped by the terms of his loan. Tavares could return to the starting XI as soon as a Sunday trip to Bournemouth.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Available from bench Tavares is fit and in the match day squad to face Liverpool on Sunday.

Impact Tavares returns from a groin injury which has kept him out of Forest's last three matches. The fullback has made just one start on the year playing just 94 minutes in three appearances.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in training Tavares (groin) was active for a portion of team training ahead of Sunday's trip to Liverpool, according to manager Steve Cooper."They are back in part-training, not full training,...

Impact Tavares wasn't back in full training so a return for Sunday's trip to Liverpool is heavily unlikely. The defender has missed three matches and was inactive throughout the international break, so he clearly won't be rushed back into major minutes barring a surprisingly quick recovery from partial training.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out with muscle injury Tavares missed Sunday's match against Crystal Palace with a muscle injury, confirmed managed Steve Cooper.

Impact Tavares suffered the injured a couple weeks ago and while they said it was less serious than originally feared, that could still mean two weeks or a month out, especially if it's his hamstring. With a couple other injuries at left-back, Forest are struggling to put together a preferred roster ahead of the international break.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injury less serious than feared Tavares (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's clash with Brentford but avoided a serious injury, according to manager Steve Cooper. "Nuno Tavares obviously came off against Manchester...

Impact Tavares avoiding a serious injury means he could be back as soon as an Oct. 7 trip to Crystal Palace. The defender was replaced by Gonzalo Montiel, who is likely to continue in the starting XI for Sunday's Brentford match.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Saturday Nuno Tavares left Saturday's game against Manchester City due to an apparent muscular injury in the first half.

Impact Tavares went down midway through the first half, and while he tried to continue, he ultimately hobbled off the pitch to be replaced by Gonzalo Montiel. Further tests will be needed to confirm the severity of the injury, but if it's a muscular injury, it wouldn't be surprising if he has to miss one or two games.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE