The international break has brought concern rather than relief for several Serie A clubs, with Bologna, Lazio and Sassuolo waiting on fitness updates before the league programme resumes. Matches involving Sweden, Iceland and Kosovo have left three players under observation after injuries or physical problems with their national sides.
Bologna await clarity on Holm
Bologna defender Emil Holm was forced off while representing Sweden in the match against Romania. The full-back reported a muscular issue involving his hamstring and did not complete the game.
- Holm suffered the problem during Sweden’s meeting with Romania.
- He was substituted after feeling discomfort in the hamstring area.
- There are fears that the absence could be significant, leaving Bologna and coach Raffaele Palladino to await the results of further checks.
The timing is unwelcome for a Bologna side preparing to return to domestic duties after the international window, particularly if the diagnosis confirms a longer lay-off.
Gudmundsson and Murić also monitored
Lazio are also following the condition of Albert Gudmundsson after the Iceland international was replaced during Iceland’s fixture with Estonia. He had taken a blow to his side and his availability will depend on how the injury develops in the coming days.
Gattuso’s Lazio will need to assess whether the issue settles quickly enough for Gudmundsson to return without interruption.
- Gudmundsson left Iceland’s match against Estonia after suffering a knock around his flank.
- His condition remains under review ahead of Serie A’s restart.
- Sassuolo goalkeeper Arijanet Murić was substituted in the 65th minute of Austria versus Kosovo because of a physical complaint.
- Murić required assistance from Kosovo’s medical staff as he left the pitch.
Sassuolo face a Milan fitness question
For Sassuolo, the immediate issue is whether Murić can recover in time for the meeting with Milan. The goalkeeper’s withdrawal during international duty has created an early question for the club, with the extent of his problem still to be established.
As national-team commitments continue through Nations League fixtures, friendlies and Under-21 European Championship qualifying matches, the three cases underline the familiar strain placed on club squads before a new Serie A weekend begins.
