Lazio goalkeeper, Christos Mandas, spoke to Sky Sport after the 2‑1 victory against Parma, underlining the importance of the trust of the new coach, Gennaro Gattuso. “I'm very happy with the coach's words, he helps me a lot every day,” declared Mandas, highlighting how his presence on the pitch was decisive from the start of the match with two great saves.
The match, played at the Olimpico, was characterized by a first half in which the Roma team encountered difficulties. “In the first half we had difficulties, but little by little we played our game and showed what a team we are,” explained the goalkeeper, who helped keep the defense strong thanks to two key interventions. Mandas' performance was greeted with enthusiasm by the fans, who applauded his consistency and commitment.
Mandas also recalled the moment when Gattuso called him to return to the pitch. “When the coach called me to come back I didn't think much about it, I feel the confidence, my goal is to do my best and every match I want to continue like this,” he said, highlighting his determination to keep the level of play high. The goalkeeper expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him and reiterated his desire to contribute to the team's success.
The victory against Parma brings Lazio to a solid position in the standings, with the aim of consolidating their position at the top of the table. Mandas closed the interview with the statement that the team is ready to continue fighting for the best positions, underlining the importance of maintaining cohesion and determination. With the season still underway, the goalkeeper and his team are preparing to face the next challenges with the same energy and commitment demonstrated in the match against Parma.