Lazio confirmed their season-opening form with a 3‑1 win against Monza, thanks to goals from Tavares, Isaksen and, for the first time, Andrea Pinamonti. The young striker, who has just signed his first match with the biancoceleste shirt, then spoke in the press room of the Olympic Stadium to explain the meaning of his goal and his prospects.
Pinamonti underlined that the result represents a "great liberation" for him. Having arrived in Serie A with a lower level of physical condition than his teammates, he had to face a long break which allowed him to recover energy and adapt to the rhythm of the championship. “In this goal there is the desire to repay the trust of the club,” he declared, highlighting his desire to demonstrate the value entrusted to him.
The player also clarified that pressure was not a determining factor in his performance. “In this first part of the championship, pressure had nothing to do with it, it was just a physical question because I was behind in condition,” he explained. “In such an important place you don't look at yourself, you look at the team which is doing very well.” His goal is therefore to contribute to the collective success, hoping that the goal is the start of a series of more consistent performances.
During the conference, Pinamonti also spoke about the climate within the team. “Our strength is the group, the climate is calm despite the work being hard in training,” he said. He added that the competition with Noslin is healthy and that they both push each other during training. “I haven't had the opportunity to hear from Immobile,” he revealed, but reiterated the importance of maintaining a positive and competitive environment.
Finally, the young striker expressed his satisfaction at the possibility of playing in Serie A. “It's only a matter of time, but the most important thing is that I'm happy to be here,” he concluded, underlining that his goal is to continue to improve and contribute to Lazio's success in the next matches.