“I am a flexible and creative footballer. I love one on one and I’m strong in front of goal.” This is how Arijon Ibrahimovic introduced himself, these are his first words to the official Biancocelesti channels to explain what he brings to Lazio. And about this Barons he needs ductility in the midfield and greater incisiveness in front of goal. The attacking phase has declined, in the last seven games in Serie A only once have Lazio scored more than one goal. The many options and many scorers had been one of the keys to the Biancoceleste’s excellent start to the season and Baroni must find these weapons again. He will do it on Sunday against Verona, when he will certainly have Castellanos and Zaccagni available again, while Pedro and Noslin are still to be evaluated. Ibrahimovic will also be available, as he had his first training session with his new teammates yesterday and the first indications have already arrived on what he can bring to the Biancocelesti’s attack.
Lazio, Ibrahimovic extra option on the outside. How Pedro’s role changes
In his first outing in Formello Ibrahimovic he was used as an attacking winger, both on the right and left. Obviously no tactical tests were carried out in view of Verona, but a first indication has arrived and confirms what the player himself said. The 2005 class has the flexibility to play on both flanks and this can make the difference. Ibrahimovic will mainly be the alternative to Zaccagni, with the automatic movement of Pedro as the first alternative solution to Dia in the center of the attacking midfield. Keeping Pedro closer to the goal and making him spend less energy on the outside could be one of the keys to better managing the Spaniard in 2025. However, Ibrahimovic can also play on the right, and there is also room to play with more continuity given the mixed performances of Isaksen and Tchaouna. “I want to help the team win as many games as possible, play a lot and enjoy this adventure.” Ibrahimovic’s climb up the Baroni hierarchy is ready to start as early as Sunday in Verona.