Super Eagles midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was an unused substitute as Lazio secured a 2-0 win over Genoa on Wednesday night at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium.
The Nigerian’s absence from the pitch has raised fresh concerns about his fitness and availability for Lazio’s remaining games this season.
Dele-Bashiru, who signed with the Biancocelesti last summer on loan, is still on the road to full recovery after an ankle injury sidelined him during Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March.
Since returning from injury, the Manchester City academy graduate has featured in three Serie A games, starting in two of them.
However, he was notably absent from team training ahead of the Genoa clash and worked individually on Tuesday after skipping the Easter Sunday session.
Despite his absence, Lazio got the job done in Genoa, thanks to goals from Valentín Castellanos in the first half and Boulaye Dia after the break.
The win brought an end to a three-game winless streak for the Rome-based side and provided a timely boost in their push for European qualification.
Lazio also showed resilience after being reduced to ten men when substitute Reda Belahyane received a red card. Yet, they held on to keep a clean sheet and bag all three points.
The victory lifts Lazio level on points with fifth-placed Juventus (59), intensifying the battle for a UEFA Champions League spot. With only a handful of games left in the campaign, every point and every player will matter.
As the season enters its decisive phase, Dele-Bashiru will be eager to return to full fitness and play a key role in Lazio’s run-in.
The club’s fans will be hoping the talented midfielder can stay healthy and make meaningful contributions in the final stretch of the season.
