Impact Vecino was a late call Sunday but appears to have failed his testing heading into the contest, with the midfielder still not on the team sheet. That said, he has yet to appear this season, so this is a minor absence.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
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Not an option Vecino (thigh) is out for Sunday's match against Atalanta.
Probable for Atalanta tilt Vecino (thigh) has been able to train regularly during the break, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Impact Vecino should be available for the first time in the campaign after dealing with a thigh injury and a lack of conditioning. He could get minutes right away, considering the injuries of Nicolo Rovella (groin) and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, splitting duties with Toma Basic. He logged 29 appearances (14 starts) last year, notching two goals, four assists, 30 shots (eight on target) and 20 key passes across all competitions.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Close to returning Vecino (thigh) hasn't been called up for Monday's match versus Genoa but has trained fully for most of the week, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.
Impact Vecino will miss another one but appears in better shape after dealing with a thigh injury for two months. He wasn't rushed back despite the absences of Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (thigh), Nicolo Rovella (groin), Reda Belahyane and Matteo Guendouzi (suspensions).
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined Vecino (thigh) will stay on the mend for Sunday's game against Roma, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.
Impact Vecino has been medically cleared but isn't ready to play yet and will have to wait to make his seasonal debut. Reda Belahayane has better chances to unseat Fisayo Dele-Bashiru than in previous instances.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Absent for Sassuolo match Vecino (thigh) "is still out. His tests went well but then, when he resumed practicing, he didn't feel good. We'll try something different, and we'll see what his sensations are fo...
Impact Vecino suffered a setback while ramping up and will stay on the mend, potentially missing more than one game. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Reda Belahyane will continue to play as the second box-to-box opposite Matteo Guendouzi.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go for Sassuolo clash Vecino (thigh) reprised training fully earlier this week and will be an option against Sassuolo, Corriere dello Sport relayed.
Impact Vecino has healed up after missing the first two tilts and will compete with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru for most of the campaign. He has tallied two goals, four assists, 30 shots (eight on target) and 20 key passes in 29 appearances (14 starts) in 2024/2025.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable against Verona Vecino (thigh) "has continued to train separately from the rest of the group after the previous match," caoch Maurizio Sarri announced.
Impact Vecino will sit out his second contest in a row after missing the opener and will look to complete his rehab during the break. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Reda Belahyane will absorb his minutes again.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Como game Vecino won't be available Saturday against Como due to a thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Impact Vecino didn't train fully for a few days due to a hiccup, and the coaching and medical staff opted to be cautious. Reda Belahyane and Toma Basic will provide depth behind the starters. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will likely join Nicolo Rovella and Matteo Guendouzi in the XI.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Re-ups with Lazio Vecino has inked a one-year contract with an option, Lazio announced.
Impact Vecino was previously on an expiring deal. He'll stick around for potentially two more campaigns under returning coach Maurizio Sarri. He'll likely continue having a rotational role. Tallied two goals, four assists, 30 shots (eight on target and 26 tackles in 29 appearances (14 starts) in 2024/2025.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist Vecino assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Inter Milan.
Impact Vecino was the recipient of an assist Sunday, finding Pedro in the 78th minute for the club's first goal of the match. This was his second straight game with a goal contribution, as he scored a goal last time out against Juventus. He now has five goal contributions in his 19 appearances this season.
MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Levels Juventus game late Vecino scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.
Impact Vecino was deployed for Nicolo Rovella for the final push, and the gambit worked out, as he was at the right place at the right time to nudge the ball home from inside the six-yard box after a superb save by Michele Di Gregorio. It's his second goal of the season. He has come off the bench in the last five matches, registering six shots (two on target), two tackles (two won) and three clearances.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
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Completes suspension Vecino served a one-match disqualification in Monday's 1-1 draw with Torino.
Impact Vecino will be back Sunday versus Atalanta and will have strong chances of starting than usual since Matteo Guendouzi is suspended and Taty Castellanos (calf) is on the mend. He assisted once and posted five shots (one on target), one key pass, six tackles (one won) and 12 clearances in his last five displays.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended for Bologna game Vecino had one cross (zero accurate), one tackle (zero won) and one block and was cautioned for the fifth time in Sunday's 5-0 defeat versus Bologna.
Impact Vecino drew his third consecutive start but struggled like most of the Lazio players in this one. If Taty Castellanos (calf) and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (ankle) don't recover, Pedro or Reda Belahyane will take his place against Torino on March 31.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Assists in draw Vecino assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 52nd minute.
Impact Vecino created a single chance, though that ended up being enough to set up the equalizer and earn the draw. The midfielder didn't do much going forward but his few limited chances were enough. Vecino will hope for some more volume in the coming weeks with matches in Europe and domestic action.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
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Plays half an hour against Milan Vecino (thigh) committed one foul, had seven passes, and was booked in 32 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Milan.
Impact Vecino didn't put stats in his return after sitting out months due to a severe thigh injury despite seeing decent playing time. He'll rotate with Reda Belahyane and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (ankle) behind the starters Nicolo Rovella and Matteo Guendouzi at the position from here on out.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Probable for Milan clash Vecino (thigh) returned to full training this week and is set to be called up for Sunday's game versus Milan, Tuttomercatoweb informed.
Impact Vecino has been absent since late December due to a significant thigh injury. He'll re-join the rotation in the midfield behind the two starters, competing for minutes with Reda Belahyane, while Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is currently dealing with an ankle injury. He has totaled six shots (three on target), six key passes, 12 tackles (eight won) and three blocks in his last five showings.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers new injury Vecino sustained a myotendinous lesion of the left rectus femoris in training, Lazio announced.
Impact Vecino was on the verge of returning from a similar but less severe issue in the same area but on a different muscle. He's tentatively expected to be out for six to eight weeks, Corriere dello Sport relayed. He's been a rotational piece so far. Matteo Guendouzi, Nicolo Rovella and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will hold down the fort while he's on the mend.
DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Will sit out Inter clash Vecino (thigh) has been ruled out for Monday's match versus Inter.
Impact Vecino looked on track to return but didn't feel comfortable enough on game day, and his return has been pushed back. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Gaetano Castrovilli will soak up his minutes.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Likely for Inter match Vecino (thigh) reprised working with the rest of the group Sunday and is primed to be an option against Inter, Il Messaggero informed.
Impact Vecino has shaken off a thigh issue that sidelined him for three matches and will likely be a bench option in his first game back. He had started regularly before getting hurt, rotating with Boulaye Dia, Nicolo Rovella and Matteo Guendouzi and recording six shots (three on target), six chances created, 12 tackles (eight won) and two interceptions in his last five appearances.
DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Will have to miss some time vecino has been diagnosed with a low-grade flexor strain in his let thigh, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Impact Vecino will be sidelined for two to three weeks after getting hurt in the recent Europa League match. Lazio could go back to using a more offensive scheme with Boulaye Dia (ankle) and Taty Castellanos together more regularly or turn to Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in the midfield.
NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up muscular injury Vecino subbed off at halftime in Thursday's Europa League game versus Ludogorets due to a thigh problem, coach Marco Baroni informed.
Impact Vecino is headed for some exams ahead of Sunday's clash with Parma. He has started consistently lately amid some rotation and a tactical switch. Lazio would have to turn to their backups if both he and Boulaye Dia (ankle) were sidelined.
NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores late one in win Vecino scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 win over Genoa.
Impact Vecino buried his squad's third and final goal of the match with a shot from the center of the box, assisted by Nuno Tavares late in second half extra time. The goal marked the first of the campaign for Vecino, but it was also his second goal contribution in the last three outings. Additionally, he tied his season high with three shots in the match and registered his first shot on target in his last four appearances.
OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Plays 20 minutes against Juventus Vecino (thigh) registered one cross (zero accurate) and one clearance and received a yellow card in 23 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Juventus.
Impact Vecino returned to his usual role after a brief absence and didn't do much in his cameo. He has started only in the Europa League thanks to some rotation in the last month. He has assisted twice and added six key passes, one cross (zero accurate) and seven clearances in his last five appearances.
OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
