Arsenal, while reportedly pleased with Tavares’ progress, appears likely to see the 23-year-old stay in Italy. Lazio secured an option to make the loan move permanent, and given his contributions so far, they are expected to trigger that clause. Tavares has found the consistency and freedom in Rome that eluded him in North London, flourishing in a system that allows him to showcase his attacking prowess while developing his defensive game.
However, his impressive run has hit a minor bump after picking up an injury during international duty with Portugal. Lazio confirmed in a statement that Tavares suffered a low-grade muscle injury to the semimembranosus of his left thigh. The club’s medical staff revealed that he has already begun specific treatments and will be monitored daily.
For Arsenal, Tavares’ success raises questions about whether they should have kept faith in him. Yet, his loan spell demonstrates how a change of environment can reignite a player’s career, and it seems both Tavares and Lazio are reaping the rewards of this arrangement.
