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Off at the interval versus Lazio Tavares generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in 45 minutes in Sunday's game against Lazio before exiting at halftime due to injury, La G...

Impact Tavares started despite a thigh issue and was pretty dynamic in the first half, sprinting several times down the flank and pacing his team in crosses. However, he looked in discomfort late and bowed out at halftime. It's not yet known whether he aggravated his previous problem or suffered a new muscular one. He'll undergo exams shortly. Lazio will return on the pitch against Lecce on November 21. Alfonso Pedraza substituted for him in this one.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starts despite muscle fatigue Tavares (muscle fatigue) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's Serie A clash against Napoli despite having his training workload managed throughout the week.

Impact Tavares has recovered sufficiently to retain his starting role after dealing with muscle fatigue that limited his participation in recent training sessions. The left-back's inclusion in the starting XI suggests his condition has improved, although his workload could still be monitored during the match. Alfonso Pedraza and Luca Pellegrini remain alternative options should he need to be replaced.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not 100 percent ahead of Napoli clash Tavares has been managed in training throughout the week due to muscle fatigue, AdnKronos reported.

Impact Tavares hasn't been a full go in the last couple of training sessions and, while he's expected to still be available, he might not start or play as much as usual. Alfonso Pedraza or Luca Pellegrini would benefit in that case.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs massive amount of crosses in Parma tilt Tavares registered one shot (zero on goal), 20 crosses (four accurate) and three corners and created three scoring chances in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Parma.

Impact Tavares dominated down the wing and posted a new season in crosses, doubling his previous one, but he wasn't too precise, all things considered. He contributed to the game-sealing own goal with a tidy square ball after yet another scamper, and Diego Carlos deflected it into his own net. Tavares maintained his season-long streak of outings with at least one cross, totaling 52 (11 accurate) and adding three assists, 12 shots (three on target) and 21 clearances over that span, with one clean sheet. Furthermore, this was his seventh consecutive match with one or more chances created (13 total), and his sixth with at least one tackle, for a total of 11 (five won).

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Continues goal contribution streak Tavares assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Juventus.

Impact Tavares continues to excel for Lazio in the early stages of the season, as the defender would earn an assist in the 66th minute when finding Gustav Isaksen. This is the defenders thrid straight match with a goal contribution, bagging two assists and a goal during that span. He now has one goal and three assists in seven appearances (six starts) this season.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener against Monza Tavares scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Monza.

Impact Tavares opened the scoring early in Lazio's win over 10 man Monza with a powerful strike from distance. The left back took one other shot and created one chance, and he still put in a solid shift at the back with one tackle, one interception, three clearances and two blocked shots, his first blocks of the season. It was his first league goal of the campaign to go with two assists, and his seven chances created and nine shots across five starts show how much of an attacking weapon he has been for Lazio.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Lazio continues its impressive start to the Serie A season as it beats Monza 3-1 to share the lead of the Italian league but Roma falls off the top spot after a 0-0 draw at Como

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Gattuso takes aim at critics as he follows Italy debacle with a revival at unbeaten Lazio

Gennaro Gattuso is making waves at Lazio with an unbeaten start in Serie A to follow the debacle he oversaw as Italy's coach

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Provides assist against Venezia Tavares assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate), three tackles (two won) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Venezia.

Impact Tavares didn't have as much volume as in the previous two games, but recorded his second assist of the season with a precise delivery from almost the baseline that found Tijjani Noslin. He has uncorked at least one shot in five contests in a row, totaling 22 (four accurate) and adding six corners, nine tackles (four won) and 10 clearances over that span, with no clean sheets, as he routinely subs off a little early. Furthermore, this was his fourth straight game with one or more key passes (six total).

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Poor in service Nuno Tavares recorded seven crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Tavares had just one accurate cross in seven attempts, and that level of inefficiency could've costed Lazio some points with the way the match unfolded. If Tavares can improve his accuracy, he should have more success when Lazio face Venezia next. The side have allowed 11 goals through four Serie A matches so far.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in crosses versus Udinese Tavares recorded two shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and four corners and created two scoring chances in Monday's 2-1 victory versus Udinese.

Impact Tavares has started over Alfonso Pedraza in back-to-back games and was productive once again, pacing his club in deliveries, although with little precision. He'll likely be the top option as long as he stays healthy. He has sent in at least one cross in his three appearances, racking up 12 (two on target), assisting once and logging seven shots (two on target), four key passes and five corners.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs an assist Nuno Tavares assisted once to go with five shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Genoa.

Impact Tavares was struggling with his shots but did manage an assist in Lazio's 1-0 win on Sunday. He will likely get some openings against Udinese, a team which allowed 48 goals in Serie A play last season.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

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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Napoli has lost 2-0 at home to Lazio, allowing Inter Milan to move closer to the Serie A title

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

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Gattuso takes aim at critics as he follows Italy debacle with a revival at unbeaten Lazio

Napoli booed after losing to Lazio, putting Inter possibly one win from the Serie A crown