Lazio striker Taty Castellanos has been picked as the Man of the Match by most accounts in the Italian press for his impressive showing against Lecce at the Via del Mare. The bomber made his return to action after serving a one-match in the 0-6 beatdown at the hands of Inter Milan where he was sorely missed.
Lazio Prevail in Lecce
The Biancocelesti secured a hard-fought win thanks to Adam Marusic’s late volley, but Castellanos produced a solid showing, especially in the first half. After testing Wladimiro Falcone on several occasions, he eventually managed to win a penalty kick which also resulted in Frederic Guilbert’s dismissal for making a goal-line clearance with his hand. The Argentine then beat the goalkeeper from the spot.
Taty Castellanos is the Man of the Match for Lazio
Hence, the majority of Italian newspapers (via La Lazio Siamo Noi) identified the 26-year-old as the best player on the pitch, handing him ratings between 7 and 7.5/10. Marusic also earned the plaudits for his decisive cameo, with a grade of 7/10, while Mario Gila wasn’t too far behind.
Attacking Crew Underwhelms
On the other hand, Castellanos’ supporting crew of Mattia Zaccagni, Boulaye Dia and Gustav Isaksen failed to impress. All of them were substituted while the team was still searching for a winner.
MESSAGGERO: Provedel 6; Lazzari 6, (Marusic 7), Romagnoli 6,5, Gila 7, Nuno Tavares 5, (Pellegrini 6); Rovella 6,5, Guendouzi 6,5; Zaccagni 5,5, (Noslin sv) Dia 5, (Pedro 6), Isaksen 5,5, (Tchaouna 5); Castellanos 7,5. Baroni. 6
CORRIERE DELLO SPORT: Provedel 6,5; Lazzari 6, (Marusic 7), Romagnoli 7, Gila 7, Nuno Tavares 5, (Pellegrini 6); Rovella 6, Guendouzi 6,5; Zaccagni 5,5, (Noslin N/A), Dia 5, (Pedro 6,5), Isaksen 5,5, (Tchaouna 6); Castellanos 7,5. Baroni. 6,5.
LA STAMPA: Provedel 6,5; Lazzari 6,5 (Marusic 7,5), Gila 5,5, Romagnoli 5, Nuno Tavares 5 (Pellegrini 6); Guendouzi 6,5, Rovella 6,5; Isaksen 5 (Tchaouna 6), Dia 5 (Pedro 6,5), Zaccagni 5 (Noslin N/A); Castellanos 6,5. Baroni 6,5.
CORRIERE DELLA SERA – Provedel 6; Lazzari 5 (Marusic 7), Romagnoli 6, Gila 7, Nuno Tavares 5,5 (Pellegrini 5,5); Guendouzi 5,5, Rovella 6; Isaksen 5,5 (Tchaouna 6), Dia 5 (Pedro 6 ), Zaccagni 5,5 (Noslin N/A); Castellanos 7. Baroni 6.
IL GAZZETTINO – Provedel 6; Lazzari 6 (Marusic 7), Gila 7, Romagnoli 6,5, Nuno Tavares 5 (Pellegrini 6); Guendouzi 6,5, Rovella 6,5; Isaksen 5,5 (Tchaouna 5,5), Dia 5 (Pedro 6), Zaccagni 5,5 (Noslin N/A); Castellanos 7,5. Baroni 6.
L’ECO DI BERGAMO -Provedel 6; Lazzari 6 (Marusic 7), Gila 6, Romagnoli 6, Nuno Tavares 6 (Pellegrini 6); Guendouzi 6,5, Rovella 6; Isaksen 6 (Tchaouna 6), Dia 6 (Pedro 6), Zaccagni 5 (Noslin 6); Castellanos 7. Baroni 6.
