PATRIC NEWS

Scores first goal in 5-1 win Patric scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Thursday's 5-1 win against Como.

Impact Patric scored his first goal of the season as he helped Lazio to a huge 5-1 win over Como. Boulaye Dia assisted the defender to bring the score to 3-1. This was his fourth start in the league, and it was the first time this year that he had started back-to-back league games. This was the defender's first league game with a shot on target.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Torino Patric (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 3-2 win over Torino.

Impact Patric wasn't 100 percent and merely served as an emergency option in case something happened to the starter since Samuel Gigot (shoulder) is on the mend. He has logged five tackles, two interceptions and seven clearances in four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option against Torino Patric (thigh) is available for Sunday's game versus Torino.

Impact Patric travelled with the team, passed a late fitness test and will provide depth behind Alessio Romagnoli and Mario Gila in this one.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor injury Patric will be with the team on Sunday after being diagnosed with thigh muscle fatigue, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact Patric has escaped without serious issues and should be an emergency option since he mostly worked on the side after leaving early in the midweek Europa League tilt versus Dynamo Kyiev.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit Sassuolo game Patric (undisclosed) hasn't been named in Lazio's squad list to face Sassuolo on Sunday.

Impact Patric won't be in the season finale due to an unspecified minor physical problem, closing a respectable campaign with 58 clearances, 18 tackles and 11 tackles in 25 appearances (23 starts), scoring twice and contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Could skip Sassuolo match Patric wasn't spotted in training Saturday and could be sidelined Sunday versus Sassuolo, Retesport informed.

Impact Patric picked up an ailment and might be held out altogether. Elseid Hysaj or Adam Marusic would drop to the backline in that event since Nicolo Casale (suspension), while the other one would compete with Manuel Lazzari and Luca Pellegrini to play on one of the two wings.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Empoli Patric scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one clearance and one block in Sunday's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Patric didn't have to do too much in the back and broke the deadlock with a sneaky header on a corner kick for his second goal of the season. He has gotten the nod in five straight rounds, tallying 15 clearances, four blocks and three tackles (all won).

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five clearances in Monza match Patric had two blocks and five clearances, took one off-target shot and drew two fouls in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Monza.

Impact Patric turned in a solid shift but the opponents still bagged two goals. He has recaptured a regular role following Mario Gila's thigh injury. He has started in four consecutive bouts, totaling three tackles (all won), 14 clearances and three blocks and contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Leads defensive line in win Patric had one off-target shot, made two tackles (both won) and five clearances and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Friday's 1-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Patric made his second consective start and had one of his best performance of the season, pacing his side in tackles while being key for his team to shut the opposition down. The center-back looked fully recovered from the recent injury that left him out for more than a month and proved he can be an essential piece during this final push for European qualification.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in four crosses versus Salernitana Patric had one shot (zero on goal), one block, one interception and four crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 4-1 victory over Salernitana.

Impact Patric was busier in the final third than in the back despite his role. He'll compete with Nicolo Casale once Alessio Romagnoli (calf) returns. This was his first start after coming back from a significant thigh injury.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Juventus Patric (thigh) didn't play in Saturday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Patric returned to the game-day squad list after a prolonged absence, but the healthier Nicolo Casale and Mario Gila got the nod next to staple Alessio Romagnoli in this one. He'll attempt to nab one of the two starting spots in the coming games. He has posted three tackles (one won), two interceptions and 11 clearances in his last six showings, contributing to one clean sheet and scoring once.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Named to bench Patric (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Juventus.

Impact Patric is finally back with the team, having made the team sheet Saturday after a six-match spell on the bench due to thigh issues. The defender will be happy to have shaken off his injury concerns, as he has only played in two of the club's past 11 matches due to his complications. He will now look to make the starting XI in the club's next contest, as he is usually chosen to get the start when healthy, having started in all but one of his appearances on the field this season.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to be back against Juventus Patric (thigh) resumed practicing in full fashion Wednesday, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Patric was a full-go after missing a month and a half due to a muscular problem. He'll resume competing with Mario Gila in Saturday's home game versus Juventus, although there's a chance the new coach will switch to a three-man defense. Nicolo Casale is also in the mix for minutes. He has registered three tackles (one won), 11 clearances and two interceptions in his last six appearances, with one goal and one clean sheet.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Shelved for Frosinone game Patric (thigh) won't return against Frosnine on Saturday, Mediaset relayed.

Impact Patric has done very little in training since picking up a thigh issue and will sit his sixth game in a row. Either Mario Gila or Nicolo Casale will partner with Alessio Romagnoli in the back in this one.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Champions League tilt Patric (thigh) won't be available versus Bayern Munich on Tuesday, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact Patric will sit out another one due to a lingering thigh issue. Mario Gila and Alessio Romagnoli should form the center-back duo once again in this one, with Nicolo Casale as the top deputy at the position.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return against Milan Patric (thigh) hasn't practiced following the most recent game and will remain sidelined versus Milan on Friday, Il Tempo reported.

Impact Patric will skip his third contest in a row due to a thigh issue, which appears more concerning than his ankle one, and the short turnarounds aren't helping him. Mario Gila is returning from suspension for this one and will likely start over Nicolo Casale.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Stay out for Fiorentina game Patric (thigh/ankle) hasn't been called up for Monday's match versus Fiorentina, Lazio relayed.

Impact Patric was on the wrong side of questionable and will sit out his second match in a row due to a pair of minor leg injuries. Alessio Romagnoli and Nicolo Casale are the only healthy center-backs.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Fiorentina fixture Patric (thigh/ankle) did very little in training in the lead-up to Monday's match against Fiorentina, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact Patric is headed for his second straight absence, which would lead to Alessio Romagnoli and Nicolo Casale being the only center-back options since Mario Gila is suspended. Adam Marusic and Elseid Hysaj can play in the middle in a pinch.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Torino match Patric (thigh/ankle) won't play Thursday versus Torino, Il Mattino reported.

Impact Patric is nursing two injuries on the same leg and is considered iffy also for the ensuing game versus Fiorentina since he has trained very little in the last couple of days. Alessio Romagnoli, Mario Gila and Nicolo Casale will be the center-back options while he's out.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Bologna game very early Patric played just ten minutes against Bologna due to a muscular problem, Lazio informed.

Impact Patric hurt his thigh/groin in an early tackle and couldn't continue. Nicolo Casale replaced him off the bench. Lazio will have Alessio Romagnoli back from suspension for the next game against Torino on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Wins one tackle against Bayern Patric (shoulder) had 17 touches and won one of one tackle in nine minutes in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Bayern Munich.

Impact Patric came in late as Mario Gila subbed off due to stomach ache, returning from a three-week absence, and looked good enough. If he didn't suffer a setback, he'll start over Nicolo Casale in Sunday's home game versus Bologna since Alessio Romagnoli is suspended.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Finds spot on bench Patric (shoulder) is on the bench for Wednesday's contest against Bayern Munich.

Impact Patric is making his return to play after missing the club's past three matches, finally having recovered from a shoulder issue. He only resides on the bench against Munich but will most likely find the starting XI on Sunday against Bologna, as he has started in 10 of the past 11 matches he has been available for before picking up the shoulder issue.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Selected for Champions League bout Patric (shoulder) has been called up for Wednesday's game versus Bayern Munich, Lazio relayed.

Impact Patric isn't fully healthy after missing three games due to a shoulder sprain but will still be available if needed. Fellow center-backs Alessio Romagnoli, Mario Gila and Nicolo Casale are all good to go.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Bayern clash Patric (shoulder) "worked with the group Tuesday but still has some problems taking contacts," coach Maurizio Sarri informed.

Impact Patric is improving and might make the squad list for Wednesday's Champions League tilt, but he's unlikely to make the XI since he's not yet fully healed.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will stay on the mend Patric (shoulder) is likely to be sidelined for two more weeks, Ansa reported.

Impact Patric continues to be limited to some rehab work and has yet to resume training. He could be back for the first meeting with Bayern Munich or slightly after. Mario Gila has gotten consistent minutes next to Alessio Romagnoli while he's ailing, with Nicolo Casale as the top deputy.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE