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Will miss Pisa contest Tavares registered one shot (zero on goal), two tackles (one won) and five crosses (one accurate) and was booked for the fifth time in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Tavares had an okay showing in the final third, leading his club in deliveries, but with little accuracy, and had more than a few issues on the other end. He'll skip the season finale due to yellow-card accumulation. Luca Pellegrini will likely take his place versus Pisa. Tavares has had a seesawing role this campaign, featuring 23 times (17 starts), failing to pick up any assists after recording eight last year and totaling 99 crosses (21 accurate), 30 tackles, 18 interceptions and 13 clearances and helping secure three clean sheets.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Provides secondary assist against Cremonese Tavares had one key pass, two crosses (two accurate) and three clearances and dished out a secondary assist in Monday's 2-1 win over Cremonese.

Impact Tavares wasn't as busy as in other performances but picked up stats on both ends and was instrumental in the equalizer, tilting the field with a bursting run. He has notched five key passes, 27 crosses (seven accurate) and 10 clearances in his last five displays (four starts), with one clean sheet. Instead, he interrupted a six-match streak with one or more tackles.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles against Napoli Tavares had two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created and won three of four tackles in Saturday's 2-0 win over Napoli.

Impact Tavares wasn't as busy in the final third as in the last couple of matches, but generated the game-sealing goal by tilting the field with a bursting run. He has sent in at least one cross in the last 10 rounds, piling up 55 (11 on target), adding eight shots (one on target), 12 chances created and 18 tackles (eight won) during that stretch. This marked his seventh consecutive match with at least one clearance, for a total of 20, with three clean sheets over that span. Instead, he ended a five-game streak with one or more interceptions.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Lively again in Fiorentina bout Tavares created two scoring chances and generated three shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Monday's 1-0 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Tavares was by far the most effective player for his side, leading it in crosses and attempts and setting a new season high in the latter category, although his aim wasn't great. He has tallied one or more crosses in nine games in a row, amassing 54 (11 accurate) and adding 11 chances created and 12 corners over that span. Furthermore, he has recorded one or more clearances in six rounds on the trot, piling up 18, helping secure two clean sheets and posting nine tackles (six won) and nine interceptions during that stretch.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in heap of crosses versus Parma Tavares generated 15 crosses (three accurate), three interceptions and three corners and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Parma.

Impact Tavares had his best display in a while, setting a new season high in deliveries and galloping up and down the wing like in his heyday, but he wasn't particularly precise. His competitor, Luca Pellegrini (undisclosed), is currently on the shelf. Tavares has tallied three or more crosses in seven straight fixtures, accumulating 44 (nine accurate) and adding eight chances created, 11 corners and 15 clearances, with two clean sheets, over that span.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Strong volume in Sassuolo contest Tavares had six crosses (one accurate), five clearances and one interception and created one scoring chance in Monday's 2-1 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Tavares got the call over Luca Pellegrini after two games and paced his side in deliveries, but wasn't particularly precise. The coach has gone back-and-forth with his options at the position. Tavares has posted at least one cross in four games on the trot, racking up 24 (six accurate) and logging seven chances created, seven corners and six clearances through that stretch, with no clean sheets.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in loss Tavares had one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Tavares sent in 10 crosses and took three corners but couldn't find a bit of quality to get on the scoresheet during Saturday's clash. Despite the solid volume he just couldn't get that final ball right. Still the volume is a nice boon and gives him some good form to build on in the coming weeks of domestic play.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Lecce Tavares (calf) didn't play in Sunday's 2-0 draw with Lecce.

Impact Tavares wasn't rushed back from a calf problem and didn't log a single minute. He'll have better chances of featuring versus Milan with another week of training in his legs, but Luca Pellegrini and Manuel Lazzari have been serviceable, while Tavares hasn't always been on point defensively.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Tavares (calf) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Leece.

Impact Tavares was deemed ready for Sunday's match and is now with the team, as the defender earned a spot on the bench. This is solid news for the club, as he is their starting left-back, starting in all but two games he has been available for this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Lecce contest Tavares (calf) was spotted training with the rest of his teammates Wednesday, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact Tavares will be called up for Sunday's match versus Lecce after sitting out four games but could be handled carefully given his injury history. Luca Pellegrini or Manuel Lazzari would get another shot if Tavares didn't start. He had made the XI in six of seven appearances beforehand, posting seven key passes, 32 crosses (seven accurate), six tackles and six clearances, with no clean sheets or goal contributions.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up calf problem Tavares has been diagnosed with a left soleus strain in his calf after experiencing some discomfort in training, Lazio announced.

Impact Tavares will be sidelined for the upcoming stretch of games and will attempt to return right after the next international break. His deputy, Luca Pellegrini (knee), is a late call for the Juventus clash. If he's not ready, the coach would move Adam Marusic or Elseid Hysaj to the left wing, with Manuel Lazzari likely starting on the right one. Center-back Oliver Provstgaard can also handle the position in a more defensive look.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Poor in derby with Roma Tavares won one of one tackles and had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Roma.

Impact Tavares had a much more muted display relative to the previous two games and turned the ball over near his box ahead of the lone-game winning game. He was replaced at halftime following the error, which might cost him minutes in the next rounds as well. Luca Pellegrini was more energetic upon subbing in. He has taken at least a shot and delivered one or more crosses in his first four appearances, totaling five (zero on target) and 24 (five accurate) respectively and logging seven key passes and 10 corners, with no clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Homegrown Pellegrini scores derby winner after being stripped of Roma's captaincy

Stripped of the captaincy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Registers most crosses Tavares generated two shots (zero on goal), 13 crosses (four accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Sassuolo.

Impact Tavares registered the most crosses in the game, created five chances and also made a tackle and a clearance. Tavares has recorded 23 crosses and created six chances in three games.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in nine crosses against Verona Tavares won one of two tackles and registered one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 4-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Tavares led his team in deliveries but lacked accuracy and was unable to make the stat sheet, unlike several of his teammates in the goal fest. He has notched one key pass, 10 crosses (one accurate) and three corners through two tilts.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid effort despite loss Tavares had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Como.

Impact Tavares delivered a solid defensive effort with two tackles (one won), an interception and a clearance. He also racked up 25 completed passes, a mark that he reached in 16 of his 23 appearances last season.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Lazio on permanent move Tavares is joining Lazio on a permanent move at the end of his loan spell in Italy, the club announced.

Impact Tavares has completed a permanent move to Lazio after spending the 2024-25 season on loan with the Serie A side, where he tallied nine assists in 30 appearances. The Portuguese left-back joined Arsenal from Benfica in 2021 and made 28 appearances for the club, scoring once in a 3-1 win over Manchester United. He also earned his first senior cap for Portugal during his loan spell at Lazio.

JUNE 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tough and surprising finish Tavares had one shot (zero on goal), 12 crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Lecce.

Impact Tavares is without an assist in 15 appearances since November. This part should not be so surprising. For his Premier League and Ligue 1 seasons, three, Tavares logged only one assist. However, it is worth noting that he began his Serie A career with an unparalleled pace in the form of eight goals across as many games. Compared to 2024-25, none of Tavares' other seasons compares. But with expectations set as a result, he will aim for significantly improved form come the summer.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts for season finale Tavares (calf) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Lecce.

Impact Tavares will not miss any time with his calf injury as expected, with the defender fit enough to make the starting XI Sunday. This will be his second consecutive start, now starting in 23 of his 24 league appearances this campaign.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't miss time Tavares exited due to cramps last week and dealt with a fever afterward but will be available Sunday, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Tavares got banged in the past game and has been under the weather but logged two full practices in a row and is in the running to start with Luca Pellegrini and Elseid Hysaj. He has been in and out of the lineup in the last few months. He has totaled four shots (zero on target), three chances created, 23 crosses (four accurate) and three corners in his last five displays.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves early against Inter Tavares had four crosses (zero accurate), one off-target shot and one interception in 65 minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Inter before subbing off due to a calf problem, Gianluca...

Impact Tavares looked reasonably well after considering that he hadn't played in a month but was again forced to exit early due to a physical problem right after getting hit in the area. He'll undergo some tests to determine whether he suffered more than a knock or cramps. Lazio will have Luca Pellegrini back to relieve him against Lecce if need be.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets the call for Inter game Tavares (thigh) is in the XI for Sunday's match versus Inter.

Impact Tavares is drawing the nod despite missing the past four matches, and six of the last seven due to two thigh injuries in a row. The coach went with him over Elseid Hysaj opposite Adam Marusic, while Luca Pellegrini, who had replaced him in the past month, is suspended.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Inter clash Tavares (thigh) has trained fully for most of the week and will be an option Sunday, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Tavares is fit after sitting out four matches and is considered in contention to start since Luca Pellegrini is disqualified and Manuel Lazzari (undisclosed) is iffy. He, Elseid Hysaj, and Adam Marusic will compete for two spots, although they could also feature all three from the get-go if the coach opts for a cautious scheme. He has registered five shots (one on target), five key passes, 28 crosses (seven accurate) and three corners in his last five outings (four starts).

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Might return this season Tavares has avoided a season-ending thigh injury, but his timetable is up in the air following multiple problems in the same area, Corriere dello Sport relayed.

Impact Tavares could be back against either Juventus and Inter, but the team is treating him week-to-week, as they have rushed him back a couple of times already, and he quickly got hurt again. Luca Pellegrini has been filling in well in the last few games.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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