Final result: Monza-Lazio 0-1
MONZA (edited by Marco Pieracci)
Turati 6.5 – Reactive on Dia, a thrill when the ball slips away from him. Zaccagni takes the post, then leaves it stunned. Paratona on Castellanos, previously he had also said no to Rovella.
Izzo 5.5 – In stalker version: he goes to get Alto Zaccagni to keep him from turning, but passively witnesses the parable drawn by 10.
Seas 6 – The presence of an atypical center forward like Dia who loves depth does not create major imbalances for him. Castellanos’ entry doesn’t disturb him. In his head he knows how to command respect.
Carbons 5.5 – He resorts to strong measures to prevent Pedro’s escape, he gets a yellow card which ends up affecting him. Doesn’t close on time. From 55′ Pessina 6.5 – Different technical rate, with him the dribbling becomes more fluid. Lucid in management, improves the overall quality.
Pereira 5 – He suffers from the excessive physical power of his compatriot Nuno Tavares. He misses the connection with the Lusitanian train every time, better when he pushes. From 88′ Birindelli sv
Bondo 6 – Tireless filter work, aggressive on Rovella to confuse the ideas of the Biancoceleste playmaker. A couple of good openings. From 88′ Petagna sv
White 6 – Dynamic play: plays many first balls to speed up the maneuver, inserts centrally. It puts pressure on everyone a bit.
Kyriakopoulos 5.5 – Substantially balanced duel with Marusic: he counters blow for blow in terms of running, but is imprecise in his finishing.
Dany Mota 5.5 – Hasty at the start when he immediately goes to shoot, he tries again with an overhead kick: an appreciable technical gesture but he doesn’t find the target.
Maldini 5 – He cuts towards the center, but on two occasions he fails to keep it low. Stolen by Pedro on goal, he ends up out of the game. Bad evening. Daò 74′ Caprari 5.5 – It is only notable for the final free kick which hits the barrier.
Djuric 6 – A bit of healthy manpower with their backs to the goal, because supplies from the flanks are in short supply. He tries to maximize what little he receives.
Alessandro Nesta 5.5 – He finds Lazio again as an opponent for the first time. And it’s not exactly the best time to challenge her. The defeat is honorable, but after the break they will have to reverse this negative trend. The ranking is merciless, something more is needed to save yourself.
LAZIO
Provedel 6 – The first half of the game was practically inactive for the Lazio goalkeeper, who after the interval was called into action a few more times but without having to perform any major miracles.
Marusic 6 – With the exception of an action in symbiosis with Rovella in the early stages of the game, he thinks more about pushing than containing and he does so with good application.
Gila 6.5 – A couple of risky plays over the 90 minutes, during which however overall he held up well against Nesta’s attackers.
Romagnoli 6.5 – Attentive performance in the center of the area, where Monza showed itself with more conviction in the second part of the match but without success.
Tavares 6.5 – The usual train in the left lane, where it gallops without being effectively countered and puts inviting balls in the way. Better in the first 45 minutes. From 75′ Pellegrini sv.
Guendouzi 6 – Opaque at the start, then he grows over time, asserting himself as usual in the key area of the pitch and sometimes even moving forward. From 92′ Gigot sv.
Rovella 7 – He runs the team with his usual mastery, not sparing himself even in the interdiction phase. Certainly one of the best.
Vecino 6 – Baroni deploys him from the first minute and the former Inter Uruguayan repays that trust with a solid display in the midfield without ever losing his tone.
Pedro 6.5 – He confirms himself in an excellent moment, taking on the role of team player rather than solver. It is an active part in the action of the advantage. From 60′ Isaksen 6 – Good entry onto the pitch, with some ideas on the right sector of the attack towards the end of the match.
Dia 5.5 – He has a chance from the start in the first striker role, but he doesn’t have many balls at his disposal and the few he does have he doesn’t exploit them properly. From 60′ Castellanos 6 – Called mostly to do dirty work, in a final part of the match that was more about containment than seeking to double.
Zaccagni 7.5 – The man of the match, who carries his teammates on his shoulders. First half as an absolute protagonist, with a hit on the post and a great right-footed shot that ends behind Turati and is worth the 3 points. After the break he sacrifices himself for the team, with the aim of containing the opponent’s reaction. From 75′ Noslin sv.
Marco Baroni 7 – A dream week ends, which began with the success against Cagliari and continued by beating Porto. His Lazio know how to sting when they have the opportunity and know how to suffer when their opponents push: by continuing like this, they can really aim high.