The Serie A champions Lazio have announced that their key defender has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to injury.
The news comes as a blow to the team, which had already struggled through a tough start to the campaign and is now without its star centre-back.
However, the decision was made after a thorough medical examination by doctors, who concluded that the defender had sustained a serious knee ligament injury.
The injury could have a significant impact on the team's dynamics, as it means that Lazio will be without one of its most reliable defenders in the coming weeks.
It remains to be seen how the team will approach the remaining fixtures in the league, but it's clear that they will need to make some changes if they want to keep their title hopes alive.
In the meantime, Lazio fans can rest assured that their team will continue to perform at a high level, with the likes of Giorgio Chiellini and Marco Verratti providing vital support throughout the season.