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1.50pm – Lazio’s Montenegrin full-back Adam Marusic in a few minutes he will speak from the press room of the Formello sports center to present tomorrow afternoon’s match at the Olympic Stadium against Ludogorets. Follow the live text on TUTTOmercatoWEB
2.24pm – Adam Marusic’s press conference has begun
Is this the Lazio that most believes in reaching the end in Europe?
“I have been here for many years, I have experienced many matches in Europe with this shirt. We are doing very well with coach Baroni, we are also doing it in the championship. I believe we can do very well, tomorrow we have a very important match that should not be underestimated. In the Europa League there are no teams that can be underestimated.”
Does the Europa League always give you something extra in terms of motivation?
“Motivation can never be lacking in the Europa League, they are great matches in front of our fans. Every player who takes to the pitch must give their all, only in this way can results be achieved.”
You have only provided two assists since April 2021, is this the last growth step you want to take?
“The coach certainly wants us full-backs to move forward, in past years we haven’t had this freedom that we have now. Tavares made eight assists and is doing very well, Lazzari and Pellegrini are also excellent players. When you play so many games we all have to be ready and available to lend a hand. I’m happy because we’re doing well, I hope to be able to make a few more assists in the next matches.”
How similar is this dressing room to the best years in Lazio’s recent history?
“We have a very healthy group, many young people who arrived have adapted very quickly and we, who have been here for several years, have also helped them. With the results everything is easier, the new ones are doing well and I think we can do more victories and continue like this.”
You have built a great relationship with the fans, they won’t be able to be there in Amsterdam. Do you regret not having them on the road?
“I think it’s a question for the club more than for me, we certainly regret not being able to have them by our side and receive their help.”
2.31pm – Adam Marusic’s press conference has ended