Marco Baroni thanked Lazio gamers for ‘sacrificing themselves’ in uncommon roles and securing prime spot within the Europa League desk, however shrugs off the prospect of dealing with Roma within the Spherical of 16.
The Aquile had been the one aspect going into the ultimate matchday who knew their place within the Spherical of 16 was safe, having been prime of the desk from begin to end of this opening league section.
, determined by the early Ricardo Horta aim and a collection of Lukas Hornicek saves, they stored that
“I’ve to thank the squad, as a result of I informed them we wanted a real efficiency and I noticed that. Gamers sacrificed themselves by working in roles that they weren’t accustomed to and that was nice to see,”
There have been solely two outfield senior gamers out there on the bench and defender Mario Gila needed to act as a makeshift midfielder to fill the gaps of a decimated squad in Portugal this night.
“We received it flawed on the aim as a result of the midfielders didn’t observe again correctly and we as soon as once more suffered from a cross from the wings. We’ve received to cease permitting these passes and crosses to return in from these areas. I’m disillusioned, clearly it should not change into a phobia, however it’s one thing we have to work on,” defined Baroni.
“In any case, Gila labored exhausting, he tried to seek out the appropriate place, however clearly our type of play relies upon an ideal deal on the midfielders. We tried to get again into the sport and I’m pleased with the strategy. We all know it’s tough in these conditions the place the result’s irrelevant, however we gave it our all attempting to get again into it.
“I need to say I’ll by no means cease being stunned by Pedro, who even dropped again attempting to work in midfield and do all the pieces attainable for the staff.”
Baroni prepared for European derby with Roma
Lazio already know they’re via to the Spherical of 16 and can face one of many play-off winners, which can be from Viktoria Plzen, FC Porto, Ferencvaros and their metropolis rivals Roma.
It means we might find yourself with a Derby della Capitale within the Europa League, to not point out the one two Italian sides dealing with one another.
“This can be a marvellous match and we all know each staff we face any more can be of a excessive degree. We’ll wait and see, then be able to battle it out in opposition to whoever we’re drawn in opposition to,” famous Baroni.
“Now we are going to get our heads again on Serie A and the Coppa Italia. We have to get some gamers again in form, as everybody has put a lot effort in up to now this season.”
Contemplating they’ve so many accidents, is Baroni anticipating any reinforcements within the January switch window?
“The membership is aware of the state of affairs and is attempting to do what is feasible, however my job is to work with these gamers. They’re doing rather well, have reached an vital degree and if somebody can arrive to assist, he’s welcome, however in any other case I’m focused on additional elevating the bar of the present group, as a result of we want that for the video games that we’ve received coming,” concluded Baroni.
