The injury to Taty Castellanos has exacerbated the problems at Lazio, a club already reeling from a transfer embargo.
Castellanos would likely have been transferred over the summer, but the embargo prevented the club from signing replacements, forcing them to rely on him despite his characteristics not fitting with coach Maurizio Sarri's ideas.
The latest injury, which will keep Castellanos out for at least six weeks, further complicates the existing problems, including a remarkable run of injuries.
This fresh injury blow leaves Sarri with little choice in picking his line-up.
Author's summary: Lazio faces challenges with Castellanos' injury and transfer embargo.