Fabio Grosso admits Sassuolo are ‘forward of schedule’ this season, however a scarcity of maturity was evident within the ‘naïve errors’ for
The Neroverdi had gained 5 of their earlier six Serie A matches, shedding solely to leaders Inter, and had the chance with a win right here to leapfrog Bologna into eighth place.
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That they had recovered from the surprising begin of a Daniel Maldini objective after 80 seconds, drawing stage by Armand Laurienté, however have been undone deep into stoppages.
Goalkeeper Arijanet Muric mistimed the run off his line, not for the primary time this season, and allowed Adam Marusic to nod a Matteo Cancellieri cross into the empty internet.
Grosso sees room for Sassuolo enchancment
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 09: Armand Lauriente along with his teammates of US Sassuolo Calcio celebrates after scoring the staff’s first objective throughout Serie A match between SS Lazio and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on March 09, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photographs)
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“Our preliminary method wasn’t proper, however there is a matter of maturity that requires sure steps within the course of, and we’re very a lot forward of schedule this season,”
“If we managed to be constant too, then we’d be even greater up the desk. We reacted to the opening objective, began the second half properly too, however we misplaced depth within the closing phases. It was extra psychological than bodily, particularly after losing two massive possibilities, then making naïve errors.
“It could’ve been essential to carry dwelling at the very least some extent, as Lazio is perhaps having difficulties, however they continue to be a really robust staff. They have been capable of carry on contemporary legs in assault that made the distinction.”
Andrea Pinamonti was suspended at present, so M’Bala Nzola had his first begin for Sassuolo, however some substitutes didn’t present the enhance that they wanted.
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 09: Nuno Tavares of SS Lazio competes for the ball with Woyo Coulibaly of US Sassuolo throughout the Serie A match between SS Lazio and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on March 09, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Photographs)
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“We actually may’ve carried out higher. I often don’t change the 2 full-backs, however Coulibaly was struggling for health, whereas Garcia had simply been booked and Lazio have been pushing arduous on these duels down the flanks, so I didn’t need us to go right down to 10 males,” defined Grosso.
“That meant I couldn’t use these two substitutions to alter in assault. It’s a pity, we had some massive possibilities simply moments earlier than conceding the final objective. When we’re not at full depth, groups with this sort of high quality will make it depend.
“It’s a pity we conceded that objective on the finish, we return dwelling with a bitter style in our mouths. We should keep in mind that if we’re not pushing to the max, a aspect like ours will drop factors.”
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 09: Patric of SS Lazio in motion throughout the Serie A match between SS Lazio and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on March 09, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Photographs)
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It’s nonetheless an awfully constructive season for Sassuolo, who have been solely promoted from Serie B final summer season, as they continue to be in ninth place, only one level behind native rivals Bologna.
“We’ve a mixture of totally different nationalities and cultures, plus some Italians who’ve carried out a lot prior to now, one in every of them successful the Euros, many kids who’re rising. We’ve an fascinating mixture.”
Grosso was after all the person who scored the decisive penalty to offer Italy the 2006 World Cup, beating France within the Last, so what recommendation does he have for the Azzurri getting ready for the play-offs?
“I believe you want the proper steadiness between wholesome concern of a giant event and the clear-headed method to benefit from the soccer. It’s been too lengthy since we’ve been away from the World Cup, so all of us hope to do our half by cheering on the staff.”