Marco Baroni doesn’t need Lazio to really feel ‘remorse’ after , insisting they need to be ‘proud’ of the efficiency.
The Biancocelesti might really feel remorse on the ultimate whistle on the Stadio Olimpico, as they’d been in entrance for an hour in opposition to the leaders due to the Fisayo Dele-Bashiru strike despatched by means of by Nicolò Rovella.
That they had a number of different large alternatives too, most notably with Boulaye Dia, however Marco Brescianini got here off the bench to grab a late equaliser arrange by Ademola Lookman.
“I informed the lads within the locker room that I’m happy with their efficiency in opposition to a terrific opponent that has every part to problem for the title. I feel the standard of the efficiency was all of the extra notable as a result of it was in opposition to such a robust crew,”
“There aren’t any regrets, we have to cling in there as a result of this aspect has to continue to grow by way of character and the power to deal with the sort of sport. The gamers give their all throughout essentially the most troublesome moments and present character, that’s what pursuits me.”
Baroni sees optimistic aspect of Lazio consequence
Whereas Lazio had the higher of the primary half, Atalanta began to take management within the second and had the momentum in stoppages too.
“We had the chance to kill it off at 2-0, however are scuffling with accidents in the mean time and I’m very happy with how everybody fought onerous, but additionally confirmed high quality in opposition to an Atalanta aspect that presses excessive,” continued Baroni.
“I all the time have a look at the efficiency earlier than the consequence, these video games assist us to step up a stage and come up with our id.”
Dele-Bashiru and Taty Castellanos dropping a bit deeper to attach between the midfield and assault, which created the house for the objective.
“Atalanta press excessive, so we tried to get these fast passes and mobility to make the most of the areas. Dele is bettering each day, he performed lots within the Europa League this season and maybe wants extra high quality in his passing, however is bodily very efficient.
“I consider that taking part in like this raises the extent of the crew and whereas I might’ve appreciated to carry dwelling the victory, this can be a good consequence.”
Rovella offered the help for the Dele-Bashiru objective, however can also be turning into extra constant in midfield for Lazio, one thing that Baroni appreciates.
“I wish to see mobility in my midfielders, Rovella and Guendouzi typically change positions and are troublesome to mark. Rovella by no means feels the strain when he has the ball at his ft and I encourage him to take dangers, even when it means making a mistake generally. I choose midfielders who go in direction of the ball relatively than simply anticipate it to be handed to them.
“We will typically discover gamers between the traces, and that is why a lad like Dele-Bashiru wants a bit extra work to slot in with this perspective, as he’s maybe not used to it,” concluded Baroni.
Though they solely acquired some extent out of it, Lazio are nonetheless safe in fourth place, 4 factors forward of a Fiorentina aspect with two video games in hand.