Lazio’s 3-1 win over Inter on Sunday was a sign of the team’s progress under coach Maurizio Sarri.
As reported by Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport (via LazioNews24) earlier today, the Biancocelesti impressed in the win over the Nerazzurri, having better quality in possession and playing a more solid high defensive line.
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First of all the Lazio players clearly reacted well after their 3-0 loss to Bologna before the international break, something that Sarri wanted to see.
The stats also show the team’s adaption to Sarrismo; in the first half Lazio had a centre of gravity of 53.7 meters up the pitch, compared to Inter’s 45.9 meters, showing the Roman club’s aggressiveness and high line.
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The Biancocelesti’s pressing also produced 45 ball recoveries compared to the Nerazzurri’s 29 recoveries, highlighting why Sarri decided to start Toma Basic over Luis Alberto.
Finally, Lazio played 519 passes compared to Inter’s 437, and they had a pass success rate of 92%.
The Roman club now need to confirm that continued adaption to Sarri’s system in this weekend’s match against Hellas Verona.
