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PatrickLazio defender, speaks at a press conference after the 2-1 defeat at Fiorentina: “This is the right path. Obviously, when you want to be more offensive you expose yourself more in defense, so maybe you create and score more. But we need to find a defensive balance”.
Does the defeat and the missed chance to score hurt?
“The team played a first half in which the lead could have been bigger. Of course, then when the ball hits the crossbar and goes out… It stings a lot. The times when you’re not there and you play badly, less so.”
How has the way of defending changed?
“I’ve been here for many years, several coaches have changed and everyone sees it in their own way. If the opponents up front are strong, we have to find a balance, but in the offensive phase you can see the difference”.
We saw her protesting for an alleged penalty in the Viola area.
“Yes, because I received a stomp (from Dodo, ed.) and it was confirmed. I was told that it was a fortuitous action… It was also seen on the replay, I don’t know why the referee didn’t go and look”.
What do you think of the new arrivals, do they have difficulties?
“They come from different experiences. We have to help Noslin and Tchaouna, it’s not easy for them to be protagonists at Lazio right away. We more experienced players have to be patient, they will help us, I’m sure their qualities will come out and they will give their contribution”.