Lazio consolidated their position in the standings with a convincing victory against Sassuolo, 3-1, in which coach Gennaro Gattuso reiterated the need to maintain concentration to achieve salvation. After the match, Gattuso spoke to Sky, underlining that, despite the positive result, the team must continue to work hard to close the gap with the top clubs.
Gattuso began his speech by recalling that the bench is not a place of entertainment, but of constant analysis. “I have to look at the things that are going well and those that are not going well,” he said, referring to the match in which Lazio were advantaged by Sassuolo's dismissal at half-time. Despite the difficulty, the team managed to put their opponent in difficulty, but the coach warned that we cannot forget the match against Monza, which remains a crucial point for the league table.
The main theme remains the 15-point distance to safety. Gattuso explained that the club must continue to evaluate every single match, "even I'm not used to being so high". He underlined the importance of respecting opponents, working seriously and constantly improving. “Then we'll see where we get,” he concluded, suggesting that the team will continue to focus on solid performances and a coherent tactical approach.
The coach then spoke about his management style, defining it as "a thousand miles per hour". Since arriving, Gattuso has introduced a new working method which has achieved positive results. He recalled the defeat against Mantova in the Italian Cup, but reiterated that the team continued to work hard. “We are not used to being so high up: working in a certain way and seeing that what we propose is working has given us a huge hand,” he said.
Finally, Gattuso expressed gratitude towards the fans, especially those who traveled to support the away team. He praised Noslin's performance, highlighting his pressure and vehemence on the field. "I'm really enjoying it. This is very important to me: he's doing an incredible amount of work," he said. Regarding decisions relating to the fans, he declared that he was speaking with president Lotito, but reiterated that the final choices are up to the president, who is "a very intelligent and great man".