Luiz Felipe Returns to Squad Training Ahead of Lazio’s Season Opener vs Empoli

Italy: S.S. Lazio vs U.S. Sassuolo 1-1 Luiz Felipe during the friendly match SS Lazio vs US Sassuolo on August 14, 2021 at Stadio Benito Stirpe in Frosinone, Italy Frosinone Italy Copyright: DomenicoxCippitelli

Lazio defender Luiz Felipe joined his teammates in today’s training session, calming injury concerns.

As reported by Italian media outlet LazioNews24 earlier today, the 24-year-old Brazilian defender missed the squad training session yesterday, causing some concerns about his condition ahead of the Serie A season opener against Empoli on Saturday.

Those fears have been quelled today, with Luiz Felipe joining the squad and coach Maurizio Sarri on the pitch in Formello, completing the session.


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Montenegrin full-back Adam Marusic also returned to the squad for today’s session, after missing Lazio’s pre-season friendly against Sassuolo on Saturday. He’ll be competing with Manuel Lazzari for a starting spot in the match against Empoli. 


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Serbian midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic took part in the athletic work alongside the rest of the midfielders and forwards this morning, returning after yesterday’s rest due to a slight injury.

The Lazio squad will regroup this afternoon at 5:45 pm local time for the second training session of the day.

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