Maurizio Sarri didn’t maintain again in his evaluation of of their 2025-26 season opener towards Como, insisting his Biancocelesti facet should rediscover depth and mentality if they’re to fulfill expectations this season. After a poor displaying towards Cesc Fabregas’ facet, Sarri expressed some dismay with how his group carried out.
“At Como, we had numbers that have been Serie C stage in each respect,” he mentioned, , pointing to the his facet’s 66% cross completion fee. “That, as a paradox, really provides me confidence, as a result of these can’t be our actual numbers. We misplaced due to our perspective. We wished to press however performed with the mentality of those that wished to attend. Having mentioned that, Como might now be superior however they actually are from a technical standpoint.”
Lazio’s Italian headcoach Maurizio Sarri gestures through the UEFA Champions League final 16 first leg between Lazio and Bayern Munich on the Olympic stadium on February 14, 2024 in Rome. (Photograph by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) (Photograph by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP by way of Getty Photographs)
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Lazio coach Sarri: ‘Mentality, not ways, is decisive’
Sarri rejected claims that Lazio’s struggles stem from tactical facets or formations, insisting the issue lies in vitality and method. “Final yr, Lazio did effectively till we pushed from a psychological standpoint. It wasn’t about ways,” he defined, “We should rediscover that vitality. The constructive indicators disappeared too shortly within the first recreation.”
The coach additionally urged his gamers to embrace the ambiance on the Stadio Olimpico and present larger starvation to impress the followers, noting the membership haven’t received at house in Serie A since February. “The will to provide pleasure to our supporters should be huge,” he mentioned.
Sarri on the Lazio challenge and Zaccagni goal
Sarri singled out winger Mattia Zaccagni as somebody able to hitting double figures in targets this season if he sharpens his motion, “If he doesn’t attain ten, it means he’s doing one thing improper. He assaults the areas and the field too little, and he can enhance in that side.”
ROME, ITALY – MAY 25: Mattia Zaccagni of SS Lazio in motion through the Serie A match between Lazio and Lecce at Stadio Olimpico on Might 25, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Rosi /Getty Photographs)
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With Pedro’s health being monitored and accidents to Vecino, Isaksen and Patric nonetheless limiting choices, Sarri admitted his line-up will likely be formed by situation as a lot as selection. Nonetheless, he was clear concerning the wider challenge at Lazio, “The membership spoke to me about three years of labor, ranging from a degree of issue. If we are able to construct seven or eight gamers of actual stage, then we are going to solely want three out there.”
