What happened: Lazio confirmed that goalkeeper Alessio Furlanetto had surgery in Rome to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, an injury that traced back to April. He is expected to be sidelined for roughly four to five months. Separately, forward Gustav Isaksen is reported to need an operation for a long-standing groin inflammation.
Why it matters: The setbacks compound an already strained situation between the posts, with Ivan Provedel not expected back until late August as he recovers from a serious shoulder injury sustained in March. Losing Furlanetto for the opening stretch of the campaign leaves Lazio managing goalkeeper depth just as the new season approaches. Isaksen's likely surgery would further test the squad's resilience.
By the numbers: Furlanetto is projected to miss four to five months following ACL reconstruction, with no additional meniscus treatment required. Isaksen would become the fourth Lazio player in the past 12 months to need surgery for the same groin condition after conservative treatment failed, following Mattia Zaccagni, Niccolo Rovella and Danilo Cataldi.
What to watch: Watch for a firm timeline on Isaksen's reported groin operation and confirmation of Provedel's late-August return. Lazio's handling of goalkeeper