Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio shook off the demons of last season with an enjoyable 2-0 win over Hellas Verona.
Last campaign, the Biancocelesti struggled to maintain form after playing a mid-week Europa League clash, but things were different as they faced off against the Gialloblu on Sunday. Lazio flew to a fun 4-2 win over Feyenoord in the week and they followed that up with a deadly display against an exasperated Verona.
Second half goals from Ciro Immobile and Luis Alberto secured all three points for Sarri’s side, something they failed to achieve in their two clashes with Verona last season. The victory is a sign of the team’s growing mental and physical strength, key if they want to fight for a top four finish and Champions League qualification this campaign.
Below is the Lazio squad’s player ratings for their deserved 2-0 win over Hellas Verona (via LazioNews24).
The Laziali:
- 5.5: Hysaj, Cancellieri, Vecino;
- 6: Marusic, Lazzari, Felipe Anderson;
- 6.5: Provedel, Patric, Casale, Basic, Marcos Antonio;
- 7: Immobile, Luis Alberto;
- 7.5: Milinkovic-Savic, Zaccagni.
Corriere dello Sport:
- 5.5: Hysaj;
- 6: Milinkovic-Savic, Marcos Antonio, Vecino, Basic, Felipe Anderson;
- 6.5: Marusic, Cancellieri, Zaccagni;
- 7: Provedel, Lazzari, Patric, Casale, Immobile, coach Sarri;
- 7.5: Luis Alberto.
La Gazzetta dello Sport:
- 5.5: Hysaj, Sarri;
- 6: Marusic, Marcos Antonio, Vecino, Felipe Anderson;
- 6.5: Provedel, Lazzari, Patric, Casale, Milinkovic-Savic, Basic, Cancellieri;
- 7: Luis Alberto, Immobile, Zaccagni.
Tuttosport:
- 5.5: Hysaj, Felipe Anderson;
- 6: Marusic, Milinkovic-Savic, Marcos Antonio, Vecino, Basic, Cancellieri;
- 6.5: Provedel, Lazzari, Patric, Casale;
- 7: Luis Alberto, Immobile, Zaccagni, Sarri.
