Lazio’s hopes of securing Champions League football next season have been hit by the news that Romania centre-back Stefan Radu has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
Radu has been diagnosed with a back injury and Lazio said he will need 30-40 days to recover from it.
The season is due to end on May 22, making it very unlikely that Radu will be able to play any further part.
Lazio are a point ahead of Udinese in the race for the fourth and final Champions League qualification spot.