ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 16: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic of SS Lazio reacts after the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on October 16, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi - SS Lazio/Getty Images)

Lazio Star Dealing With Painful Ankle Injury

ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 16: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic of SS Lazio reacts after the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on October 16, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi - SS Lazio/Getty Images)

Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is currently dealing with a painful ankle injury and will likely miss the upcoming friendly with Hatayspor.

The 27-year-old Serbian midfielder suffered the initial issue during the last league game against Juventus on 13th November and had a minor relapse in the World Cup clash with Brazil, forcing him to grit his teeth in Qatar to get through the tournament.

Milinkovic-Savic has since returned to the Lazio environment and is now preparing for the second half of the season with his teammates.

As highlighted by La Lazio Siamo Noi, Milinkovic-Savic currently has a swollen and sore ankle, putting him in doubt for Lazio’s upcoming friendly with Hatayspor. He will likely be rested for a few days, giving him time to recover after a busy period.

With 20 days until the Biancocelesti’s first game of 2023 against Lecce, there are currently no concerns that he’ll be forced to miss out.

Milinkovic-Savic has scored five goals and provided seven assists in 20 appearances across all competitions this season.

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