Stefano Pioli wants Lazio to get all three points against Sassuolo and ignore their injury crisis.
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“Of course I’d love to have everyone at my disposal, but some are injured. I train a quality squad, we’ve been training together for a couple of days after international duty, but we’re ready to get back on track,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
Stefano Pioli wants Lazio to get all three points against Sassuolo and ignore their injury crisis.
It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for a match preview.
“Of course I’d love to have everyone at my disposal, but some are injured. I train a quality squad, we’ve been training together for a couple of days after international duty, but we’re ready to get back on track,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
Miroslav Klose and Alessandro Matri are back, but Stefan de Vrij, Lucas Biglia, Filip Djordjevic and Marco Parolo are still sidelined.
“We are a team and every Sunday I must choose between the players. We know each other, these players have proved themselves and we will do the same tomorrow regardless of absentees.
“Lazio have to make their mark in every match. We worked hard and expect a lot out of this game. It’s true Sassuolo are unbeaten at home and beat Napoli this season, but we are Lazio. We have our style of football and play our game.
“What happens in the other matches is of no interest, we have to focus on ourselves. There’s a block of big games coming up and we must try to improve on the last run of results.”
With Biglia sidelined again after picking up an injury on international duty with Argentina, Italy Under-21 international Danilo Cataldi will take on the midfield reins.
“I often speak to Cataldi, he’s young and sensitive. Being a native Roman, he feels the pressure of certain situations more than other players. He is a complete midfielder with technique and timing. He shouldn’t be worried, he has time to mature.
“I have four attacking players who can vary position and I like this, as we give few reference points to our opponents.
“Klose is doing well and worked with us throughout the break. I don’t think he has 90 minutes in his legs, but is ready to play. The same goes for Alessandro Matri.
“We know how important Miro is in his movement, but also in saying the right word at the right time. Having strikers who are the first to move defensively is something very important.”