Gudmundsson out until November as Lazio monitor Rovella and Marusic recovery

Gudmundsson sidelined into November

Lazio will be without Albert Gudmundsson until after the November international break, with the Icelandic forward unlikely to feature in any game in October or the first match of November, according to Corriere dello Sport.

Gennaro Gattuso had hoped to have the forward back sooner. Gudmundsson hurt his left arm in a fall on international duty, and the damage proved worse than first thought. He is still wearing a brace and the pain has not eased.

Cataldi fit, Rovella and Marusic close

Danilo Cataldi is fit again but has been on the bench for several games after a difficult summer, waiting for minutes. Gattuso confirmed on Sunday: "Cataldi is already with us, he's recovered and I make my choices."

Nicolò Rovella has battled injuries for a year, while Adam Marusic has been out since late August with a strain and suffered a setback when trying to step up his recovery. Both are targeting a return for the Parma match, as the Juventus game comes too soon.

Cancellieri back, Isaksen keeps place

Matteo Cancellieri is back in contention for Sunday's clash with Juventus but will start on the bench. Gustav Isaksen, who scored on his return to the starting XI against Monza, should keep his place in the side.

Gattuso wants a full squad

A fuller squad would give Gattuso more options to rotate and close the gap between Lazio's first-half and second-half performances. "With five substitutions, football has changed, and players shouldn't sulk," he said. "They should watch carefully from the bench what the opponents are doing."

"We must always go flat out. That's what I told the team," he added. "If we want to keep surprising people, we mustn't be afraid."