Arsenal Loanee Infuriates Lazio Fans With Controversial ‘Injury’ Debacle | OneFootball

Nuno Tavares irked Lazio and their supporters with his controversial behavior over the past few days.

The Background

The ambience at the club is as somber as it’s been this season following Sunday’s shocking 0-5 defeat at the hands of Bologna at the Renato Dall’Ara. For his part, the 25-year-old didn’t take part in the action after complaining of a physical problem during the warm-ups. This prompted a late substitution in the defensive line, with Manuel Lazzari and Adam Marusic occupying the full-back slots.

Nuno Tavares Doesn’t Report to Medical Test

According to Il Messaggero (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), the club expected Tavares to undergo medical tests on Monday to determine the extent of his physical issue. But while Taty Castellanos showed up at the clinic, the left-back was nowhere to be seen. Instead, he decided to heed the call of the Portuguese national team.

Lazio Fans Irritated with Nuno Tavares

The Arsenal loaned-out star posted a photo on his personal Instagram account that shows him in the airport with a suitcase, which evoked irritation from a section of Lazio supporters who replied with some unpleasant comments.

Back in the Gym

A Bola reports that Tavares worked in the gym as he tries to regain his optimal condition ahead of Thursday’s UEFA Nations League clash against Denmark, even though PSG star Nuno Mendes remains the favourite for the left-back slot.

The Terms

Tavares cemented himself as Lazio’s ultimate star at the start of the season, providing his teammates with eight assists in Serie A, but his momentum dwindled due to recurring physical problems. Nevertheless, the Aquile will be happy to trigger the obligation to buy him from Arsenal for €6 million, as it’s considered a real bargain, even with the Gunners maintaining a 50% sell-on fee.