League: Serie A Sport: Soccer Country: Italy Category: Scores & Results

Lazio midfielder Dele-Bashiru out with thigh injury, Marusic also unavailable

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:35 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Lazio midfielder Dele-Bashiru out with thigh injury, Marusic also unavailable

Summary

Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is set to miss several weeks due to a thigh injury sustained on the opening day of the season against Bologna. After an encouraging performance in the Coppa Italia, he was injured early in the second half. Clinical tests confirmed a first- or second-degree tear in his right thigh, sidelining him for at least three weeks. He will miss upcoming Serie A matches, including this Sunday against Genoa and fixtures against Udinese and AC Milan. Additionally, Adam Marusic is out for two to three weeks with a strained flexor muscle, impacting Lazio's squad depth.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Dele-Bashiru suffered a thigh injury on August 27, 2026.
•He is expected to be out for at least three weeks.
•Marusic will be unavailable for two to three weeks as well.
•Lazio faces Genoa next, followed by Udinese and AC Milan.
•Nigeria's upcoming qualifiers include matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.

Latest Updates

8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Blow for Lazio & Nigeria as Dele-Bashiru Suffers Thigh Injury; Marusic Also Out

What they're saying

"
Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has been ruled out of action for several weeks after sustaining an injury on the opening day of the season.The BackgroundGennaro Gattuso gave the Nigerian internat...
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

AC Milan Serie A Soccer