Sassuolo suffered a defeat against Lazio on the ninth matchday of Serie A, with a final result of 3-1 in favor of the Abruzzo team. After the match, midfielder Stefano Turati spoke in a press conference from the Mapei Stadium, highlighting the difficulties the team is facing and the need to get back on track.
Turati began his speech by underlining that the team is in a moment of "great difficulty" and that the fragility is evident. He recalled that, before Thorstvedt's sending off, the match was already decidedly unfavorable, with Lazio leading 3-1. Despite this, he tried to maintain a positive tone, highlighting that Sassuolo found a goal in ten minutes and that they tried to play with the desire to bring home a better result.
The player then analyzed the arbitrary decisions, stating that two or three fouls were awarded during the match which, in his opinion, were not justified. He said that the referee had no influence on the result, but that emotions can make themselves felt and that, in a negative situation, you can lose your head a little. Thorstvedt's expulsion, already with the team trailing 1-3, made the situation even more difficult to manage.
Turati concluded his speech by stating that the team must "find itself" and "come together". He underlined that although Sassuolo is a strong team, correct steps need to be taken to overcome this phase. He also recognized the "competitive fury" present in the team and said that, together with the coach, they will have to understand what is not working. He stated that he is still a little nervous, but that he is very clear and ready to work to improve his performance.
In summary, Sassuolo suffered a defeat against Lazio, but midfielder Stefano Turati reiterated the need to overcome the current difficulties. The team will have to work together to regain confidence and improve performances in the next Serie A matches.