Gattuso: “Lazio were very lucky, but I don’t

Why it matters

Lazio's victory against Venice is crucial for the team's morale, especially after a tumultuous summer marked by the ultras' boycott and an early elimination in the Coppa Italia. Gattuso highlights that despite the luck, the team showed signs of resilience, which could positively influence their season in Serie A. This victory allows Lazio to remain at the top of the table, sharing first place with clubs like Inter and Roma.

Context

Gennaro Gattuso, as Lazio coach, has taken the reins of a struggling club, but his management of players and his ability to get the best out of them could be decisive for the team's future in Serie A. The performance of Christos Mandas, who was decisive with a saved penalty, illustrates the impact that key players can have on the team's success. Lazio, with players like Mattia Zaccagni and Tijjani Noslin, are looking to build positive momentum for the rest of the season.

Key points

• Gattuso: “Lazio were very lucky, but I don't.
• Gennaro Gattuso believes Lazio were “very, very lucky” for the 2-0 success in Venice.
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Gennaro Gattuso made no secret of his relief after the 2-0 victory in Venice, admitting that his team had enjoyed a large share of success in bagging the three points. During his appearance on Sky Sport Italia, the Italian coach praised the investment of his players while recognizing that the performance left room for improvement.

“I can only thank my players, because we went out in the first round of the Coppa Italia, we had 50 days of extreme heat in Formello in pre-season, but we made a lot of changes and they gave me everything,” said Gattuso, highlighting the constraints experienced this summer. The technician underlined that the first period had smiled on Venice: Christos Mandas also had a influence on the result by diverting a penalty from John Yeboah and making several decisive saves.

Mattia Zaccagni converted the penalty awarded to Lazio, before Tijjani Noslin made the break with a powerful header to make it 2-0. Gattuso, however, insisted on the fragility displayed during the first half: “We were lucky today, Venice were so good in the first half and if they had led 2-0, we could not have faulted anything. Our approach was bad, we did better after the break, and that's part of the process. We know we have a lot to improve. »

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Lazio is off to a surprising start in Serie A: four wins and a draw (2-2 against Milan) put them on 13 points, tied with Roma and Inter, before the international break. According to Opta, this is the best start to the championship in Lazio's history with three points per victory.

Gattuso also spoke about the transformation of players long left aside, notably mentioning Mandas, Rade Belahyane and Tijjani Noslin. He praised the attitude of those who question themselves: “When I see someone making the effort, like Belahyane, who came to apologize in the first weeks because he was having difficulties. I told him not to worry, step by step you will get there. »

On his arrival at the club, marked by structural difficulties and a tense environment between management and supporters, Gattuso was frank: “To be honest, if all this didn't exist, I would never have come to Lazio. I've said no many times before. I knew it was a mess, that the environment wasn't ideal, but I chose this because I spoke to some players I knew from the Nazionale and I felt they were hungry. »

The coach announced five days of rest for his players before returning to work with the objective of “progressing mentally” and aiming for consistency: “We haven't done anything yet, but we are satisfied for the moment. We have 13 points, we still need 27 to be calm. » Finally, in a more personal touch, Gattuso concluded by recalling his requirement: “When I take my grandchildren for a walk and everything is behind me, I will be able to think of what I have accomplished, but for now we must continue. »

The rest

With this victory, Lazio prepares to approach the rest of the season with renewed confidence, but Gattuso knows there is still a lot of work to do. The coach will have to continue to adjust his team to improve the performance, especially in the first half, in order to maintain their position at the top of the Serie A table. The next matches will be crucial to test the strength of the team and their ability to handle pressure.

Frequently asked questions

What was the score of the Lazio vs Venezia FC match?

Lazio won the match 2-0 against Venezia FC.

How does this victory impact Lazio's ranking in Serie A?

This victory allows Lazio to continue their good start to the season with four wins and a draw.

Who scored the goals for Lazio in this match?

Mattia Zaccagni scored on

penalty and Tijjani Noslin added a second goal with a header.

What is Lazio's next match in Serie A?

Details on Lazio's next match are not provided in the article.

How did Venezia FC players perform in this match?

Christos Mandas made several decisive saves and deflected a penalty, but the team failed to score.

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