Lazio suffered a 1-0 defeat against Braga in their Europa League match, but still managed to maintain their position at the top of the competition’s standings. Despite the loss at Estadio Axa, Lazio’s impressive run in the tournament has secured them the first place in the group stage.
After the match, Lazio’s manager Marco Baroni shared his thoughts on the team’s performance and their journey in the Europa League. Baroni began by praising his players: “Congratulations to the boys for the path they have taken. Now we need to focus on the league. We must recover our energy. From now on, we will only face high-level teams.”
Reflecting on the game, Baroni commented on the early goal conceded: “We made a small mistake on the first ball. We allowed this penetration on the wing. The players there need to press strongly, and we need to concede as few balls as possible. I’m sorry, and obviously, it shouldn’t become a phobia. Apart from that, I can say that Gila did what I asked of him. He played a good game. I saw great participation from everyone, and we did it with sacrifice.”
The manager emphasized the importance of the team’s mental approach to the match: “I’ve told the team many times about the importance of this game. The beauty of today is that we fought with quality. We could have found the goal; their goalkeeper made some good saves. I fielded several young players, and Pedro’s versatility surprised me. The team must have this cohesion.”
When asked about potential transfers, Baroni remained focused on his current squad: “What interests me is working with the boys I have. From the beginning, I thought this team was working well. If someone else comes to help us, that’s great, but I’m fine as we are.”
