Player Ratings: Lazio 0-3 Inter Milan – Rough Day for Romagnoli & Dele-Bashiru

On Saturday, Inter Milan prevailed over Lazio in the first of their back-to-back clashes at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

While Wednesday’s Coppa Italia final is certainly the more significant, the Nerazzurri consolidated their pychological edge by putting three unanswered goals past the the Biancocelesti, who were reduced to 10 men in the second period. Lautaro Martinez scored the first and set up the second for Petar Sucic, while Henrick Mkhitaryan placed the final touch on the Italian champions’ rooting victory.

So here are our player ratings for Lazio, who suffered what could be a demoralizing league victory against Inter.

Lazio XI (4-3-3)

Edoardo Motta – 6.5

The young goalkeeper conceded three goals, but none was his fault. On the contrary, he helped Lazio avoid a more devastating result by producing solid saves on Andy Diouf and Yann Bisseck.

Adam Marusic – 4.5

A disappointing outing from the veteran right-back, who lost track of Lautaro on the opening goal, and allowed Mkhitaryan to dribble past him on the third.

Mario Gila – 5.5

The Spaniard’s return to action was great news for Lazio ahead of the cup final, but he only played 55 minutes. While he had his moments, he couldn’t react in time to block Lautaro’s opener.

Alessio Romagnoli – 4

The former AC Milan captain was already struggling to cope with the speed of Inter’s attackers, and he left his team down a man after catching Yoan Bonny with a studs-up challenge.

Luca Pellegrini – 5.5

A mixed bag from the left-back, who was beaten in the air by Thuram on the opener and looked clumsy with the ball at times, but also made important contributions, like putting Isaksen through on goal with a sublime pass.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru – 4.5

Perhaps the Nigerian deserved better considering the hard work he put, especially with the team down to 10. However, his mistakes cost Lazio dearly on the second goal, when he left Sucic unmarked after being drawn by Lautaro, and on the third goal, when he gave away possession deep inside his own area.

Nicolò Rovella – 6

The Regista naturally lost the aerial duel against Thuram on the opener, but it was an encouraging hour on his long-awaited return to the starting lineup. Pulled the strings in midfield and picked up his teammates with accurate passes.

Toma Basic – 5.5

A hard-working shift from the Croatian as usual, but his current form is a far cry from his early-season exploits.

Matteo Cancellieri – 5.5

The Italian winger worked his socks off as he constantly tracked back to support his teammates, but couldn’t produce anything noteworthy in the final third.

Tijjani Noslin – 6

The Dutchman is Lazio’s most on-form attacker at the moment, and he confirmed it once more, even in difficult circumstances. He looked much more comfortable when he Dia to work around in the second period. Set up an big chance for Isaksen, but wasted one himself.

Pedro – 5

The Spanish veteran was always going to struggle to cope with the high pace implemented by Inter. He wasn’t able to make any impact this time.

Substitutes

Patric – 6

A good cameo from the Lazio stalwart who was supposed play as a Regista, but had to cover at the back following Romagnoli’s dismissal.

Oliver Provstgaard – 6

The Dane did fairly well in tough circumstances, helping Lazio prevent a bigger result.

Gustav Isaksen – 6

The winger’s introduction set the right flank ablaze. However, he should have at least scored one of his three big chances.

Boulaye Dia – 6.5

The Senegalese was the catalyst behind Lazio’s best stretch of the match. His quick thinking and slick passes set up the Aquile’s most dangerous chances.

Manuel Lazzari – N/A