Lazio captain Senad Lulic is expected to spend a lengthy period out on the sidelines with him set to undergo surgery on an injury according to a report from LaLazioSiamoNoi.it.
The experienced Bosnian international defender took a knock to his ankle during Lazio’s goalless Serie A draw with Hellas Verona a week ago and he missed this past weekend’s 1-0 win over Parma as a result.
With him to go under the knife, Lulic is certain to miss this weekend’s match with fellow title challengers Inter and it now remains to be seen just how long he will be out for.
Lazio manager Simone Inzaghi is hopeful that the 34-year-old will return sooner rather than later in order to help the Biancocelesti in their hunt for their first Serie A title since the 1999/2000 season.
Jony played in Lulic’s absence against Parma and it can therefore be presumed that he will be called upon to deputise for him on Sunday against Inter.