Nuno Tavares offered his eighth help of the season on Thursday evening in opposition to Cesc Fabregas’ Como, however he was subsequently despatched off.
Arsenal loanee has been an help machine this season, and he went clear as the highest assister in Europe’s top-five leagues by establishing Pedro’s objective for Lazio on Thursday evening.
Lazio have been enjoying away in opposition to Como 1907, managed by , nevertheless it wasn’t evening for the previous Gunner.
Tavares helped to make it 2-0 within the thirty first minute along with his low pushed cross to Pedro, and his crew went on to win the match 5-1.
Nevertheless it wasn’t all excellent news for Tavares on the evening. After choosing up a yellow card for a foul within the 57th minute, he made a foolish problem to earn a second simply eight minutes later.
Thankfully for the Arsenal mortgage defender, Como had additionally acquired a purple card by that time, and Lazio managed to safe victory 10 versus 10. Even so, he’ll now should serve a one-game suspension.
That can give Bukayo Saka an opportunity to reclaim his spot as prime assister in Europe’s top-five leagues, with the Arsenal winger only one help behind Tavares on seven.
Tavares is at present on mortgage with Lazio, however the deal accommodates an obligation to purchase for (£7.6m) assuming the participant meets sure clauses in his contract – almost certainly look clauses. He’ll then be on a deal till June 2029 if he indicators.
Lazio actually appear eager to purchase, with membership president Lotito this week that he wouldn’t promote the participant for €70m.
As a part of Tavares’ switch, he additionally has a sell-on clause value greater than 25% of a future charge.