Former Lazio coach Delio Rossi has analyzed the upcoming match against Juventus at the Olimpico stadium. According to Rossi, “Lazio will approach the game with a greater willingness to take risks compared to Juventus.” He doesn`t expect a particularly aggressive Juventus side on Saturday afternoon.
Baroni`s team, Rossi believes, “must play according to its own characteristics, without altering its style of play when facing a strong opponent.” Rossi emphasizes that tactics have a limited role; “it`s not the strategy that wins, but the players` interpretation on the field.”
Rossi specified his tactical expectations for the Biancocelesti: “I don`t anticipate Marusic playing high on the right, but rather a Lazio ready to go for it, even accepting the risk of defeat, but staying true to its own peculiarities.” The imperative for the team is to “activate the forwards and attacking midfielders as quickly as possible. Less horizontal passing, more vertical thrust.” His hope is to “see Lazio pushing forward, not forced to defend deep.”
Regarding individual players, Rossi commented on the potential impact of substitutes: “Pedro can change the game if he comes on, but less so if he starts. Dia, in particular, doesn`t have the same impact coming off the bench.” Indications from training sessions suggest that “Taty (Castellanos) is probably not at his best form, which is leading Baroni to evaluate other options.”
In conclusion, Rossi describes Saturday`s clash against Juventus as “the mother of all matches.”