Maurizio Sarri highlighted the fatal impact of Roma’s early goal in their 3-0 derby win over Lazio yesterday.
Tammy Abraham found the back of the net after only a minute in the Derby della Capitale yesterday, immediately giving Jose Mourinho’s side an important advantage. The goal sunk the Biancocelesti, who failed to get involved in the game for the remainder of the 90 minutes.
Speaking after the match (via LazioNews24), Sarri first discussed Lazio’s approach to the derby against Roma.
It didn’t exist, if anything it was a reaction. The first goal inhibited us and cut off our legs, we immediately lowered our heads.
I’m sorry for the fans, who care about this game so much and to lose it like that is not nice.
The Lazio coach touched on how the squad seemingly collapsed against the Giallorossi.
I think we got nervous, we missed balls that we don’t usually miss. Our heads went away, we didn’t stay clear and calm.
We had 90 minutes to put things right and we didn’t do it.
Sarri noted how the team’s poor state of mind led to their collapse in the game.
The tactical difficulties are of secondary importance, there could have been a million of them, because the mentality was off.
A team that didn’t find the strength to react, the movements on the pitch were delayed and dull, lost balls which exposed us to the counter attacks. I think it was all a consequence of our state of mind.
The Biancocelesti coach highlighted how results like yesterday show the gap between Lazio and the big teams.
These are evaluations that should not be made here, we are missing something and the league table shows it. I tell the club what I think, at the moment I have to protect the players I have.
How much is missing? Count the points in the table.
He underlined how this squad sometimes have these mental drops.
This team leaves you surprised at unexpected moments. It happens, now less than at the beginning of the season, but it happens.
Today’s game surprised me.
Finally, Sarri discussed the importance of the Derby della Capitale against Roma.
It’s a special derby, the fans’ and the city’s anticipation is unparalleled not only in Italy but also in Europe. There is the risk that it could also become a limit for the two teams, because Rome must have two top teams that must not be satisfied with a derby.
Playing it is tragic, in this case, but also beautiful.
Lazio’s loss to Roma means that they’ve slipped down to 7th in the Serie A table, two points behind both the Giallorossi and Atalanta.
