Lazio claimed their seventh victory in eight matchdays, defeating Parma 2‑1 in a match that saw Taylor's goal and an own goal from DiegoCarlos, who added his eleventh goal of the season to his name. The Dutchman confirmed his position as the top scorer for the Biancocelesti, while the result further consolidated the team's position in the standings. After the meeting, coach GennaroGattuso spoke in the press room to comment on the performance and the future direction of the club.
Gattuso expressed pride for the team, underlining the mentality and greatness that has characterized Lazio since the beginning of the season. He called today's match "a trap" and recalled how the team has always had difficulty maintaining records, but is now able to "enjoy" the results when the time comes for retirement. He also praised the players' "great mentality", highlighting how the team had to work hard to overcome Parma's low block and fast attackers. According to Gattuso, the quality of the pitch, "in pitiful conditions", made the match more difficult, but the team managed to maintain its identity and improve its ability to stay in the match.
The coach insisted on the importance of keeping tension high and "gassing ourselves" for every recovered ball, referring to Frattesi's performance in Turin as an example of pressure and aggression. He also expressed frustration with staff member RobertoPerrone for his slow handling of dead balls. In a moment of levity, Gattuso joked about having "got away" with Perrone, but reiterated the need for constant work and a strong mentality.
As for the players, Gattuso spoke of Belahyane, calling him "a little Gattuso" for his tactical intelligence and ability to recover the ball. He expressed gratitude towards the audience present, describing the experience as a moment of adrenaline and shared energy. On the topic of health, he mentioned the case of Pinamonti, who had 38.5°C at the time of the match and who was excluded from contact with the team for safety reasons.
In conclusion, Gattuso reiterated that Lazio "have little to do with it" in the standings and that the team must continue to work every week, playing with its own identity and keeping tension high. The next match promises to be crucial to consolidate the position in the standings and to demonstrate the solidity of the group under the guidance of the new coach.