A new player for Arsenal suffered an injury and had to leave the game after only 22 minutes in his debut for the loan club.

Nuno Tavares was eagerly anticipating his debut for Lazio, but unfortunately, things did not go as planned. The Arsenal star, who recently joined the Serie A side on a season-long loan, had to leave the field just 22 minutes into the game due to an injury.

This was not the start that Tavares had hoped for, especially after having spent the last two seasons on loan at different clubs. He was signed by Arsenal from Benfica in 2021 for a fee of around £8 million, but unfortunately, he failed to impress manager Mikel Arteta and was sent on loan to Marseille the following season. However, he found his footing in France, scoring six goals in 39 appearances. But his loan spell at Nottingham Forest last season was not successful.

It seems like Tavares' time at Arsenal is coming to an end, as his loan deal with Lazio includes an obligation to buy should certain conditions be met. So, when he made his debut for Lazio in a friendly against Trapani, he was hoping for a fresh start in Italy. But his dreams were shattered when he suddenly went down with an injury in his left thigh, even though he had started the game well.

The 24-year-old was immediately taken off the field and had an ice pack strapped to his leg. It is yet to be seen how serious the injury is and if it could affect his loan with Lazio. Tavares has had his fair share of fitness issues in the past, having missed six games last season due to injuries. In fact, during his last season with Benfica, he suffered from three separate injuries.

Upon his departure for Lazio, Arsenal released a statement wishing him the best for the season ahead. They see this as a great opportunity for Tavares to gain valuable experience in Serie A and Italian football. The club has high hopes for him and is confident that this loan spell will help him develop further.

It is clear that Tavares' journey has not been an easy one, with multiple loan spells and injury setbacks. But he remains determined to make a name for himself and prove his worth. Let's hope that this injury is not a major setback for him and that he can bounce back stronger. We wish him all the best in his recovery and look forward to seeing him shine on the field once again.

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