Adam Marusic sidelined with calf injury as Lazio prepare for Fiorentina clash
Lazio defender Adam Marusic has been ruled out of the squad to face Fiorentina on Monday after sustaining a low-grade lesion to his right calf. The club confirmed the injury in an official medical bulletin, stating the issue was diagnosed following a consultation between the club's medical staff. Marusic, a Montenegro international, will join a significant list of absentees for the Serie A match, including fellow defenders Patric and Mario Gila, who are undertaking specific fitness work.
Marusic's absence is a blow for manager Maurizio Sarri as his side seeks to extend a run of four consecutive positive results in the league. The 31-year-old has been a consistent presence on the right flank this season, making 28 league appearances. His injury, alongside a knee tendon inflammation for forward Daniel Maldini, further depletes Sarri's options ahead of a crucial late-season fixture. The club did not provide a specific timeline for Marusic's return, only detailing the nature of the muscular problem.
The veteran full-back joined Lazio from Belgian side Oostende in 2017 and has since made over 250 appearances for the Roman club. Capable of playing as a right-back or right wing-back, his experience and physicality have been key components in Sarri's system. This season, his reliability has been particularly valuable amid other defensive injuries, with his latest setback coming at an inopportune moment in the race for European qualification.
Lazio's confirmed squad for the trip to Florence includes other full-back options such as Elseid Hysaj, Manuel Lazzari, and Nuno Tavares. Sarri will likely be forced to reshuffle his defensive line, potentially moving a center-back out wide or altering his tactical shape. The injury news follows a separate report from Sky Sport Italia which noted that Marusic had been undergoing individual treatment in the days leading up to the squad announcement.
For Marusic, the immediate focus will be on rehabilitation. With the summer transfer window approaching, his fitness will be closely monitored, though there is no current indication this injury will impact his longer-term future at the Stadio Olimpico. His contract with Lazio is set to run until June 2027, and he has remained a trusted figure under Sarri despite occasional speculation linking him with moves elsewhere in recent seasons. The club's medical team will now work to ensure his return to action as soon as possible for the final stretch of the campaign.
