Marco Baroni thanked Lazio gamers for ‘sacrificing themselves’ in uncommon roles and securing high spot within the Europa League desk, however shrugs off the prospect of dealing with Roma within the Spherical of 16.
The Aquile have been the one aspect going into the ultimate matchday who knew their place within the Spherical of 16 was safe, having been high of the desk from begin to end of this opening league section.
, determined by the early Ricardo Horta objective and a sequence of Lukas Hornicek saves, they saved that
“I’ve to thank the squad, as a result of I advised them we would have liked 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 acquired it mistaken on the objective as a result of the midfielders didn’t observe again correctly and we as soon as once more suffered from a move from the wings. We’ve acquired to cease permitting these passes and crosses to return in from these areas. I’m upset, clearly it should not grow to be a phobia, however it’s one thing we have to work on,” defined Baroni.
“In any case, Gila labored arduous, he tried to search out the appropriate place, however clearly our type of play relies upon an important deal on the midfielders. We tried to get again into the sport and I’m proud of the strategy. We all know it’s tough in these conditions the place the result’s irrelevant, however we gave it our all making an attempt to get again into it.
“I wish to say I’ll by no means cease being shocked by Pedro, who even dropped again making an attempt to work in midfield and do all the things attainable for the workforce.”
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 will likely 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 event and we all know each workforce we face to any extent further will likely be of a excessive stage. We’ll wait and see, then be able to battle it out towards whoever we’re drawn towards,” famous Baroni.
“Now we’ll 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 scenario and is making an attempt to do what is feasible, however my job is to work with these gamers. They’re doing very well, have reached an essential stage and if somebody can arrive to assist, he’s welcome, however in any other case I’m targeting additional elevating the bar of the present group, as a result of we want that for the video games that we’ve acquired coming,” concluded Baroni.