Lazio striker Tijjani Noslin was undoubtedly the Man of the Match after leading Marco Baroni’s men to the Coppa Italia quarter-final by scoring a brace against Napoli on Thursday.
Hat-Trick Hero
Despite some uninspiring recent displays, the Dutchman was given another opportunity to prove his worth, and he certainly made the most of it. The 25-year-old spearheaded the Biancocelesti’s charge and scored thrice to secure a 3-1 victory over Antonio Conte’s side and kickstart jubilant celebrations at the Stadio Olimpico.
Tijjani Noslin Picked as Undisputed Man of the Match
The former Hellas Verona star was unanimously picked as the Man of the Match by the most prominent Italian newspapers in their player ratings (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), earning notes between 8 and 9/10. Moreover, Elseid Hysaj also earned impressive grades (between 6.5 and 7/10) on his maiden appearance of the season. The Albanian was left out of the Serie A and Europa League lists, but is eligible to play in the Coppa Italia.
Underwhelming Lazio Duo
On the other hand, Patric and Loum Tchaouna earned the lowest ratings among the starting players (around 5.5/10). The French winger lost possession in the play that led to Giovanni Simeone’s temporary equalizer, while the Spanish defender was deemed slow to react on the rebound.
CORRIERE DELLO SPORT – Mandas 6,5, Lazzari 6, Gigot 7, Patric 6,5, Hysaj 7, Rovella 7, Dele-Bashiru 6, Castrovilli 6, Tchaouna 6, Pedro 6,5, Guendouzi 6, Zaccagni 7,5, Isaksen 6, Noslin 9, Marusic N/A, Baroni 8
MESSAGGERO – Mandas 6, Lazzari 6,5, Patric 5,5. Gigot 6,5,Hysaj 7, Rovella 6, Dele-Bashiru 6,5, Tchaouna 6, Pedro 7,5, Zaccagni 6, Noslin 8, Isaksen 6, Guendouzi 6, Castrovilli 6, Baroni 8
GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT – Mandas 6, Lazzari 6,5, Gigot 6,5, Patric 5,5, Hysaj 7, Rovella 6,5, Dele-Bashiru 6, Tchaouna 6,5, Pedro 7, Zaccagni 6,5, Noslin 8, Guendouzi 6, Isaksen 6,5, Castrovilli 6, Baroni 7,5.
LIBERO – Mandas 5; Lazzari 6, Patric 5, Gigot 6.5, Hysaj 6; Rovella 6, Dele-Bashiru 6.5 (Castrovilli 6); Tchaouna 5.5, Pedro 7.5 (Isaksen 6), Zaccagni 6 (Guendouzi 6); Noslin 8. Baroni.
CORRIERE DELLA SERA – Mandas 6; Lazzari 6, Patric 6, Gigot 6,5, Hysaj 6,5; Rovella 6,5, Dele-Bashiru 5 (Castrovilli N/A); Tchaouna 6, Pedro 7 (Isaksen 6 15’ st), Zaccagni 6,5 (Guendouzi 6 15’ st); Noslin 8 (Marusic N/A). Baroni 7
LA NAZIONE – Mandas 7; Lazzari 6, Gigot 6.5, Patric 6, Hysaj 7; Dele-Bashiru 6.5 (Castrovilli 6), Rovella 6; Tchaouna 5.5, Pedro 7 (Isaksen 6), Zaccagni 6 (Guendouzi 6); Noslin 8 (Marusic N/A). Baroni 7.
