Lazio’s offensive winger Mattia Zaccagni spoke to the microphones of Sky after the home match against Verona, won 1-0 thanks to his goal.
It has often been said that Lazio missed Zaccagni because you played less than last year.
“I’ve had a fairly complicated season, with injuries that were all traumas. Today, however, I’m happy to be back and to have helped the team bring home the 3 points.”
You all talk about fifth place, except Tudor.
“There are many scenarios that can open up, let’s look game after game. Let’s get as many points as possible and then see the final standings.”
Do you feel at the same level as Roma?
“Why not, we’ve proven it. The derbies are separate matches, but I don’t think our path is very different from that of Roma.”
What did Tudor ask you today?
“He asked me to play full-back. I saw that he put Felipe on the right and me on the left, so we were quite offensive. In an emergency I’ll do it easily.”
What did Tudor change the most?
“The impression was immediately positive. We have changed a lot, especially from a tactical point of view. A more man-based way of playing, we need to work more on intensity and pressing. The coach is also working on the mental aspect of the team” .
Has anything changed in the locker room too?
“We have heard these things many times from outside, there have never been any problems between us except for things that can be said during or after a match.”
Will it be your European Championship?
“I think it’s every player’s dream. Now I’m back and I’ll try to get in shape, to be ready at the end of the year. I have an excellent relationship with Spalletti, he has always respected me as a player.”