Stefano Pioli is confident Lazio can get the points away to Atalanta even without Miroslav Klose, but “Edy Reja knows us well.”
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“Lazio face this game with respect, humility, belief and enthusiasm,” assured Coach Pioli in a Press conference.
“We are highly motivated, as are Atalanta, but we want to continue our journey and to keep second place.
Stefano Pioli is confident Lazio can get the points away to Atalanta even without Miroslav Klose, but “Edy Reja knows us well.”
It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for a match preview.
“Lazio face this game with respect, humility, belief and enthusiasm,” assured Coach Pioli in a Press conference.
“We are highly motivated, as are Atalanta, but we want to continue our journey and to keep second place.
“Klose is suspended, but an individual never decides a match or an overall performance. We must continue with the same spirit as always.
“It’s inevitable characteristics can change, but I have other players with talent and quality who can step in.”
Pioli hinted Felipe Anderson could be rested to give Keita Balde Diao a start after the midweek 4-0 thrashing of Parma.
Stefan de Vrij and Lucas Biglia are still among those on the treatment table.
Atalanta are the last side hovering above the relegation zone, but above all their Coach is ex-Lazio boss Reja.
“He is a smart tactician who knows our players well. This will make it extremely difficult,” continued Pioli.
“Lazio want to get 15 points from the last five rounds. This is the mentality that allowed us to get this far and we do not intend on changing it now.”
There were more celebrations last night, as Lazio beat Roma 2-0 to win the Primavera Coppa Italia for youth teams thanks to a Chris Oikonomidis brace.
“These players have a great reference point in the club and it allows all of us to work well. We have many promising youngsters and at the right moment they will be promoted to the first team.”