On an evening that saw Lazio beat Monza at the Olimpico, the club's former captain and goal record holder, Alessandro Immobile, made a special appearance among the more than ten thousand spectators present. The player, who spent most of his career with Roma, returned home to witness the victory and to celebrate a personal achievement: the award ceremony of CiroZaccagni, the team's new captain.
During the interview granted to the club's official radio, Immobile spoke about the emotion of returning to the stadium: "It's always exciting to return home and see the stadium again. My son had been asking me for a while to take him to see a match and we did it." He then praised the team, stating that "this team has been built well, plays and is trained equally well. It has been an amazing start." His enthusiasm also extended to the award ceremony for Zaccagni, who reached 200 appearances in Serie A with Lazio. Immobile said: "I saw him during the week, he is achieving great goals and I always wish him the best. He is carrying forward this captaincy project with great respect and honor for the shirt."
Furthermore, the former striker shared his impressions of the new role he has taken on within the Federation. "I am happy and enthusiastic about this project, I am carrying it forward with commitment. I am excited, because working with young people and starting from scratch is stimulating", he declared. The interview concluded with an invitation to follow the online sports community, where fans can access news, events and offers relating to the world of sport.
The match, which saw Lazio prevail over Monza, was a moment of celebration for the fans and an opportunity for reflection for Immobile, who wanted to underline the importance of respect for the shirt and teamwork. With the team in good form and a new captain coming through, Lazio look set to continue their run in Serie A as Immobile focuses on his new role as a mentor to future generations.