Lazio coach Gennaro Gattuso expressed his confidence before the start of the match against Parma, speaking to Sky Sport. The main theme was to make the most of the step that the team made with Juventus, underlining the importance of putting the right mentality and the desire to win on the pitch.
Gattuso began his interview with a comment on the limitation represented by the absence of rotations in the formation. After Gudmundsson's death, he highlighted that Pinamonti had also stopped, but reiterated that "let's start the match, then we'll see what we have available". According to the coach, two key players are missing, but this is not the time to misinterpret the match. “We need desire and mentality, we must implement the step we took with Juventus tonight,” he declared, indicating that the team must be ready to exploit its potential.
Gattuso's next step was to talk about the difficulty of facing a team with a 5‑3‑2 formation, as Monza did, and of playing with your head. He underlined the importance of being awake on preventive measures and maintaining calm, vehemence and the desire to play. “We shouldn't think we can solve things in ten minutes,” he added, highlighting the need for good game management.
As for Taylor, Gattuso confirmed that the player is 100% fit and that, otherwise, he would not have been on the pitch. The coach then reiterated the importance of making the most of Taylor's presence, who was a strong point for the team.
In conclusion, Gattuso asked the fans to support the team with the desire to win and to remain calm during the match. Lazio will have to focus on the step taken against Juventus, on the right mentality and on the ability to play with their head to obtain the desired result.