It was clear that it would be difficult for Lazio, who were unable to make any signings, to come away with a positive result from their trip to Como. But no one expected such a debacle, objectively speaking: Lazio were hardly visible, and Sarri has his work cut out for him.
However, after a complicated start, the schedule undoubtedly helps the capital club, which, at this moment, needs less difficult games like this to find enthusiasm and confidence. The Venetians, who have changed a lot over the summer and give the impression of not having strengthened, are not much of a threat. And then there are the precedents, because when Lazio meets Verona, especially at the Olimpico, it almost always wins. Last year, for example, this happened in both the first and second legs. And these statistics cannot be ignored.
Sarri spoke at a press conference yesterday and raised his voice for the first time: “If this team is not right for me, it means that those who hired me made a mistake.” This is also because, when Sarri took his place on the bench, he did not know that there would be a transfer market freeze. He found himself in this situation and did not abandon ship because of his strong sense of belonging. But points are needed now, and they will come.
Odds comparison
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The prediction
Lazio to win, in a match that should see only the home team scoring goals. First smile for Sarri.
Probable lineups for Lazio-Verona
LAZIO (4-2-3-1): Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Provastagaard, Tavares; Guendouzi, Rovella; Cancellieri, Dele-Bashiru, Zaccagni; Castellanos.
VERONA (3-5-1-1): Montipò; Nunez, Nelsson, Ebosse; Cham, Niasse, Bernede, Serdar, Frese; Giovane; Sarr.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-0