Lazio lost 0-2 to Roma, Baroni said the team's passing speed was not fast enough
2025-01-07 10:47
In the 19th round of the 2024/25 Serie A season, Lazio was unable to make a breakthrough after being scored twice by the opponent in the first half, and finally lost 0-2 to Roma at home. Lazio coach Baroni said that the team's passing speed in the game was not fast enough, and also encouraged the players to start again.
Roma midfielder Salemax sent a cross from the right in the 10th minute, Pellegrini took the ball and adjusted a few steps before shooting the ball into the net, helping Roma take the lead 1-0. In the 18th minute, Salemax's pass was blocked by the Lazio goalkeeper, but Salemax scored after receiving the ball, helping Roma expand its lead to 2-0.
The score remained unchanged in the following period, and Lazio eventually lost to Roma 0-2 in this derby.
After losing 3 points, Lazio currently ranks 4th in the standings with 35 points. Looking back on the team's performance, Lazio coach Baroni said, "We lost two goals that could have been avoided, which is a pity. The team lacks rhythm, the efficiency of the wing is not high enough, and we need a player in the attacking midfielder position, which was lacking in the first half."
"We didn't pass the ball fast enough and I think that was the main reason. In the second half, the team showed a Lazio performance. We feel sorry for the fans, but I saw the true face of the team in the second half, so we have to start again from here."
In addition, Baroni pointed out that "due to injuries, our offense is struggling. Pedro can't play, and Tijani Noslin is not in good shape. So, when you choose four forwards in the starting lineup, you need to make sure there are enough options on the bench."
“We all thought the midfielders could provide us with more stability, but we really didn’t pass the ball quickly enough and the two goals we conceded early on made the game more difficult.”
Baroni added: "At halftime, we discussed and corrected some problems and started to improve the tempo again and use the wing attack, which is an indispensable element of our team. We controlled the game and took the initiative in the second half, which is our usual performance."
