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Super Eagles midfielder set for more game time at Lazio

 
 
With Lucas Biglia and Marco Parolo suffering with injury, Ogenyi Onazi is set for more playing time at Lazio
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Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi is set to get more game time at Lazio following the injuries to some key players in the team.

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reports that Lucas Biglia and Marco Parolo are set to miss out on a couple of games because of injuries sustained on international duties.

Biglia left the Argentina camp and arrived in Italy on Monday, October 12 with a pulled muscle, which he suffered in the 2-0 home defeat to Ecuador last week in a 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

Parolo was injured in Italy's 3-1 win at Azerbaijan on Saturday, October 10 and tests on Monday showed a tear in a muscle of his left thigh.

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They pair will undergo further medical tests to determine the extent of the injuries.

Nigeria international Onazi has not been enjoying a lot of game time at Lazio with only one Serie A appearance.

He scored his first goal of the season in Lazio’s UEFA Europa League win over Saint Etienne.

Onazi scored Lazio's first goal of night in the 22nd minute after Mustapha Bayall had given Saint Etienne the lead.

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