Fabio Grosso admits Sassuolo are ‘forward of schedule’ this season, however an absence 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 aim after 80 seconds, drawing degree by way of 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 web.
Grosso sees room for Sassuolo enchancment
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 09: Armand Lauriente together with his teammates of US Sassuolo Calcio celebrates after scoring the staff’s first aim throughout Serie A match between SS Lazio and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on March 09, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
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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 increased up the desk. We reacted to the opening aim, began the second half nicely too, however we misplaced depth within the closing phases. It was extra psychological than bodily, particularly after losing two massive probabilities, then making naïve errors.
“It might’ve been essential to convey residence at the least some extent, as Lazio is likely to be having difficulties, however they continue to be a really sturdy staff. They have been in a position to convey on recent legs in assault that made the distinction.”
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Andrea Pinamonti was suspended right now, so M’Bala Nzola had his first begin for Sassuolo, however some substitutes didn’t present the increase that they wanted.
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 09: Nuno Tavares of SS Lazio competes for the ball with Woyo Coulibaly of US Sassuolo through the Serie A match between SS Lazio and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on March 09, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Photos)
“We actually might’ve completed higher. I normally don’t change the 2 full-backs, however Coulibaly was struggling for health, whereas Garcia had simply been booked and Lazio have been pushing laborious on these duels down the flanks, so I didn’t need us to go right down to 10 males,” defined Grosso.
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“That meant I couldn’t use these two substitutions to alter in assault. It’s a pity, we had some massive probabilities simply moments earlier than conceding the final aim. When we aren’t at full depth, groups with this sort of high quality will make it rely.
“It’s a pity we conceded that aim on the finish, we return residence 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 through the Serie A match between SS Lazio and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on March 09, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Photos)
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It’s nonetheless an awfully optimistic season for Sassuolo, who have been solely promoted from Serie B final summer time, as they continue to be in ninth place, only one level behind native rivals Bologna.
“We now have a mixture of completely different nationalities and cultures, plus some Italians who’ve completed a lot up to now, one in every of them successful the Euros, many kids who’re rising. We now have an fascinating mixture.”
Grosso was in fact the person who scored the decisive penalty to present 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?
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“I believe you want the proper steadiness between wholesome worry 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.”