Lazio Preseason Begin: Patric And Zaccagni Return Early For Recovery Work

With Lazio’s official summer training camp set to begin on Monday, July 14th, anticipation is building at Formello. But for a couple of Biancoceleste players, the work has already started. Patric and Mattia Zaccagni have shown up early—injured, but determined—setting the tone for what promises to be a demanding and decisive preseason.

Before the cleats hit the pitch, Lazio's preseason begins with routine but crucial steps. Tomorrow, July 10th, the players will report to Formello for their annual medical evaluations, followed by athletic assessments at the Isokinetic center. These initial checkups serve as a reset button—measuring post-break fitness and setting individual baselines ahead of full-field sessions.

Once medical and fitness tests are complete, Maurizio Sarri and his staff will begin orchestrating on-field training—officially launching a new chapter following months of uncertainty, injury recovery, and a frozen transfer market.

While most of the squad prepares for their return, two players have already taken the lead. On Wednesday, July 9th, Patric was spotted undergoing individual training at the Mirko Fersini Stadium, continuing his recovery after right ankle surgery in March. Despite not yet being fully reintegrated with the squad, the Spanish defender's early effort underlines his commitment to returning stronger.

On a parallel path, Mattia Zaccagni is quietly grinding through his rehab as well. The winger, who underwent groin surgery on June 25th to resolve lingering pubalgia issues, has been working in the pool at Formello as part of his personalized recovery program. His presence—just days after surgery—sends a clear message: Zaccagni intends to be ready when the real work begins.

While Lazio’s transfer activity remains paralyzed due to financial restrictions, the dedication of key players offers a silver lining. Patric and Zaccagni’s early return not only demonstrates leadership but also reflects the internal determination to start the season with intensity—even if the squad remains unchanged for now.

As the rest of the team trickles in for their preseason responsibilities, all eyes will be on Formello, where the groundwork for the 2025/26 campaign is being laid—quietly, but with purpose.