Lazio, new arrivals and understanding to be found: the point on defense

We ran for cover, now we need to oil the mechanisms. In recent years, Lazio have often had difficulties in the defensive phase. From 2015-16 the biancocelesti have conceded more goals than any other great (Juventus, Milan, Inter, Napoli and Roma) and also of Atalanta. In the summer Lazio revolutionized the back department (Maximiano arrived in goal, Casale, Romagnoli and Gila in defense), yet in the first important friendly match, against Genoa (relegated to Serie B in the last season), 4 goals were conceded. . Football in the summer, of course, but Sarri knows that there is still a lot of work to be done.

The situation

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To reinforce the defense, Lazio has so far spent about 30 million between cards, bonuses and various commissions. Romagnoli and Casale, the new pair of central holders, however, are behind in condition, and even Marcos Antonio, who replaced Leiva in midfield, gives less coverage. Not only the defense but also the rest of the team has yet to find the right balance, which is more than normal given the many changes that have taken place and the reason why Sarri in January was angry about the fact that the company had not moved. on the market. The team has been revolutionized, not propped up, and we have to wait for the newcomers to fit in properly. Lazzari (who has also grown a lot with Sarri) and Marusic continue not to be classic full-backs and sometimes the scoring is lost. About two weeks before the start of the championship, however, the poker collected by Genoa is a clear sign. Lazio ran for cover, but now we need time to oil the mechanisms. Not just in the defensive department.