Lazio coach Gennaro Gattuso declared in his press conference on the eve of the match against Cagliari that the team's main objective is to reach 40 points. “I don't know if my players are making fun of me or if it's just a superstition, but they say it too,” explained Gattuso, underlining that the team is not used to seeing such high rankings and that it must prepare adequately to obtain that result.
Gattuso highlighted the importance of enthusiasm on the pitch, citing the episode of the goal in ten minutes in the previous match. “We saw how, after conceding the goal, we went back to doing our thing and did well,” he observed. The coach also reiterated that the team must accept the counterattacks and not suffer the moment, aiming for team play that allows them to surprise their opponents.
Regarding the defense, Gattuso explained that Lazio does not need a low block, but must learn to play from the back. “When you do it, you don't take potholes and send the teams outside, you work on the department and not on the references,” he said. He also expressed the need to improve defensive discipline, particularly when some players pinch at inappropriate times.
The coach closed the conference with a message of hope: "I hope to put the best possible team on the pitch and have everyone play on the same level. If something negative happens, it would be a shame." With 29 games still to play, Lazio still have many points available and Gattuso is confident that, by working day after day, the team can reach the target of 40 points.