Stefano Pioli doesn’t think Lazio have lost their mojo and must prove it with an “attractive and gritty performance” against Parma.

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The Aquile are clinging on to second place, but picked up just one point from the last two rounds.

“On Sunday we were unable to finish off the game and therefore conceded the Chievo equaliser,” Coach Pioli said of the 1-1 draw.

Stefano Pioli doesn’t think Lazio have lost their mojo and must prove it with an “attractive and gritty performance” against Parma.

It kicks off on Wednesday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview.

The Aquile are clinging on to second place, but picked up just one point from the last two rounds.

“On Sunday we were unable to finish off the game and therefore conceded the Chievo equaliser,” Coach Pioli said of the 1-1 draw.

“I want to see an attractive and gritty Lazio performance against Parma, as that is the only way we will win.”

Roma are only one point behind, while Napoli have closed the gap to three points too. Have Lazio been gripped by fear after their eight-round winning streak came to an end?

“The team is ready to continue the race, though we are only racing against ourselves. We have grown a great deal during the campaign and certainly don’t want to stop now.

“We have important quality in the squad and only really failed to deliver against Juventus. We played well with Chievo and just didn’t finish them off when we were on top.”

Miroslav Klose and Stefano Mauri need fitness tests, while Marco Parolo could make a “surprise” early return from a rib injury.

It won’t be easy tomorrow night, as Parma are being powered along by pride and a newfound confidence since being placed under administration.

“I have a great deal of respect for Parma and their Coach Roberto Donadoni. They are showing real dignity. I am fond of the club and hope things can all turn out for the best at Parma.”

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