On the eve of Lazio’s important Europa League match against Ajax, manager Marco Baroni spoke to the media in a pre-match press conference. The Biancocelesti, currently leading the group standings, are looking to build on their recent victories against Napoli as they prepare for this crucial away fixture in Amsterdam.
Baroni began by acknowledging the challenge ahead: “It will be a difficult match. They have a strong playing culture. We know there are important individual talents on the field, but also an excellent collective. It will be an open game because two teams that play and will face each other openly are meeting. It will be a great spectacle on the field.”
Addressing the team’s injury concerns, Baroni provided updates on key players: “Provedel is with us, even though he had a flu attack yesterday. He had a slight fever even in Naples but he played. He’s here with us and is available. We hope to recover Vecino and Romagnoli for the Inter match. Now, however, we must think about today’s challenge.”
The Lazio manager concluded by discussing the growing enthusiasm surrounding the team: “We are not scared, but focused on our work and growth. Every training session and every minute I spend with this team, I keep them focused on the path declared by the club. We owe this acceleration in our journey to the players; they are the main architects. I’m calm because I see how the team works, they have passion in coming to the field and are definitely focused on our growth. Compliments and praise are nice, I pass them on to the team because they deserve them, but then there’s the constant work and commitment.”
