Stefano Pioli said Lazio will “prove to be an attacking and intelligent side” after their exploits of last season.

The Coach spoke in a Press conference at the first day of training at the Auronzo di Cadore camp.

“We certainly laid the foundations and showed we have the spirit and quality to be a top level squad,” said Pioli.

“Our objective is to confirm we are competitive and prove to be an attacking and intelligent side. We’re a hard-working outfit and must become more consistent to stay at this level.

Stefano Pioli said Lazio will “prove to be an attacking and intelligent side” after their exploits of last season.

The Coach spoke in a Press conference at the first day of training at the Auronzo di Cadore camp.

“We certainly laid the foundations and showed we have the spirit and quality to be a top level squad,” said Pioli.

“Our objective is to confirm we are competitive and prove to be an attacking and intelligent side. We’re a hard-working outfit and must become more consistent to stay at this level.

“We must improve from last term and go out with the mentality to always win the game. We must be active in every moment of the game, not sit back and suffer our opponents.

“The club knows what my needs are and those of the squad. I am convinced Lazio will do well. We showed spectacular football and were the third best defence in Serie A, but can improve further.

“I am enthusiastic and can’t wait to get started. This is a new season, we have confidence, feel positive and enthusiastic. Now the priorities are the Italian Super Cup with Juventus on August 8 and the Champions League preliminary round.”

Stefano Mauri has been released amid more match-fixing allegations, while Real Madrid are interested in Argentina international Lucas Biglia.

“Stefano was a reference point on the field and off. As he said, it was a mutual decision made with the President and I can only wish him the best.

“Biglia is an important player, that’s my idea and that of the club. For building our journey, he is a fundamental figure. I am focusing on him.”

Ravel Morrison has arrived and got down to training despite rumours he’d leave Lazio before kicking a ball.

“Morrison is doing very well, he’s a player of great quality and has excellent physical and mental capabilities. His versatility allows him to play as a midfielder or behind the strikers. It depends on him.

“Our transfer market has just begun. The idea was to cut down the squad and bring a few players in. It’s a very competitive team. We want to be humble and at the same time ambitious.”

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