Muscular Injury Forces Lazio Defender Nuno Tavares Out of Portugal Squad
Lazio full-back Nuno Tavares has withdrawn from the Portugal squad following a muscular problem sustained during the 1-1 draw with Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Sky Sport Italia confirmed that the 26-year-old was forced off at half-time on November 8, 2026, and requires further medical tests to establish the full extent of the damage.
Lazio Await Test Results Following Tavares Muscle Issue
The absence removes a reliable flank option who started all 11 Serie A matches for the league leaders this term, contributing one goal and four assists. Squad depth on the left side faces an immediate test as the club waits on definitive diagnostic feedback from the medical staff.
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clubInternational Duty Interrupted by Fresh Fitness Concern
The withdrawal directly impacts Portugal’s upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures, interrupting an international career that has yielded five senior caps since a November 2024 debut.
