Maurizio Sarri, the manager of Lazio, conveyed his optimism following their first comeback victory in the current Serie A season against Frosinone. Sarri also acknowledged the ongoing challenges posed by the performances of Daichi Kamada and Felipe Anderson.
During the match at the Stadio Olimpico, Lazio faced adversity when Matias Soule scored a penalty for Frosinone after Matteo Guendouzi committed a handling offense. However, the team swiftly reversed the situation, with Taty Castellanos scoring a goal and setting up another for Gustav Isaksen within a mere 120 seconds. Patric added a third goal from a corner at the back post, and Isaksen and Castellanos came close to scoring again.
This triumph marked the first instance in the current Serie A season in which Lazio successfully turned around a losing situation to emerge victorious. Sarri attributed his positive outlook for the future to two principal factors. Firstly, the team responded effectively to falling behind against the run of play. Secondly, Sarri commended the fans for supporting the team during a challenging moment, which he believes demonstrated the team’s character and determination.
The absence of key players such as Luis Alberto, Ciro Immobile, Alessio Romagnoli, Nicolò Casale, and Manuel Lazzari in this game provided an opportunity for new Lazio signings, including Castellanos and Isaksen, to step up and make an impact. Sarri noted that some players require time to adapt to the team but expressed satisfaction with their progress, particularly praising Isaksen’s quick adaptation and Castellanos’ performance after scoring a goal.
Sarri also highlighted the improved performance of the Lazio defence, crediting the team for better protecting the defence compared to earlier in the season. However, he acknowledged the need to address the lack of physicality in certain players, despite their technical skills.
Despite the positive contributions of several new signings, Sarri expressed concern regarding Daichi Kamada’s struggles to make an impact in the Lazio midfield. He described Kamada as reserved and challenging to understand, expressing hope that the player will overcome his difficulties and unlock his full potential.
As for Felipe Anderson, Sarri conceded that the Brazilian has been inconsistent and underperforming. After substituting Anderson at half-time due to a lacklustre performance, Sarri emphasized his respect and admiration for the player, despite his current struggles.
In conclusion, Maurizio Sarri remains hopeful about Lazio’s future prospects but acknowledges the challenges posed by the performances of Daichi Kamada and Felipe Anderson. The team’s recent comeback win reflects a positive turning point, but Sarri will continue to work on addressing the areas that need improvement.
(Source: Football Italia)