| After a wasted 2-0 lead against Empoli, which was to end in a 2-2 draw, Sarri complained that his side had trouble concentrating. However, in the two subsequent games against Sassuolo 2-0 in the league and Bologna 1-0 in the cup, this problem seemed to have been solved. In any case, Lazio showed great concentration in both games until the end. Incidentally, there was hardly any rotation in the Coppa Italia against Bologna. Before the important match against AC Milan Sarri deliberately decided to line up his best players in order to keep the tension high until Tuesday. Since New Year, the Rossoneri have been without a win in four competitive games. The end of their cup ambitions against Torino is bitter, the 2-2 against newly promoted Lecce as well and the 0-3 derby defeat against Inter in the Super Cup final was the final nail in the coffin. Milan was literally overwhelmed by city rivals. After just under a quarter of an hour it was already 2-0 to the opponent as it was against Lecce in the league. Lazio would therefore be well advised to press higher in the pitch, especially in the early stages. |
