After the 2‑1 victory against Parma, coach GennaroGattuso dedicated his attention to the conditions of the pitch at the Olympic Stadium, underlining how the pitch influenced Lazio's performance.
Post-match, Gattuso explained that the first fifteen minutes were "slowed down" due to an uneven turf. "Sutalo and Oliver struggled, also due to the pitch at the Olimpico which was embarrassing today. This penalized us a bit, then we were too predictable and the ball flowed slowly," he told the LazioStyleChannel channel.
During the press conference, the coach clarified that his observation was not a controversy, but a simple comment on a technical difficulty. "The turf was uneven, but that's fine. It's not a controversy, neither we nor Roma have the chance to test the pitch and the players already in the locker room were grumbling about the condition of the pitch. The ball made some strange movements," he added.
Gattuso also recalled that Lazio won again, but the result was not enough to guarantee a stable position in the standings. The match ended with a goal from Taylor and an own goal from DiegoCarlos for the Biancocelesti, followed by the last and decisive goal from Lontani for the guests.
The coach reiterated that the team must focus on technical improvement and management of pitch conditions to prevent similar situations from recurring in the future. With SerieA still underway, Lazio will have to face the next challenges with greater attention to the pitch, while Roma, as Gattuso underlined, have not yet had the opportunity to test the stadium. Lazio's next match promises to be crucial to consolidate their position in the standings and to demonstrate their ability to adapt to adverse playing conditions.