Lazio consolidated their position in the league table with a convincing 3-1 victory over Monza, thanks to goals from Tavares, Isaksen and Pinamonti. The result, which represents the fifth victory in six matches, was welcomed with enthusiasm by coach Gennaro Gattuso, who declared that the day was positive for the team and that the ranking should not be the main objective.
During the press conference at the Olympic Stadium, Gattuso analyzed the match in detail. He underlined that, although the team showed a good start, the second half was characterized by a mental decline and poor management of the result. He explained the decision to replace the two central defenders, booked and late, to introduce fresh players and maintain the rhythm. The coach also praised the performance of Floriani, who contributed to the third goal, and spoke of his commitment to training the youth, in particular a young talent called Floriani, who demonstrated physicality and speed.
Gattuso reiterated the importance of not fixating on the rankings, defining it as "something that makes your head spin". He highlighted that the team must focus on the present, train with commitment and respect the rules, recovering all available players. He expressed confidence in players recovering, such as Cataldi and Rovella, and underlined the importance of making the most of substitutions. Furthermore, he commented on the choice of Ivan Juric as Monza coach, calling it a young and dangerous team, but one that has shown good performances at home.
Regarding future prospects, Gattuso indicated that the team will continue to work on discipline and speed in training, trying to avoid the mistakes of the second half. He also spoke about the need to maintain concentration during matches, especially when facing teams that play with offensive pressure. With the season still long, the coach asked the public to continue supporting the team, recalling that Lazio is ready to compete with the big teams in the championship.