Corradi: Pioli a plus for Lazio

Former Lazio striker Bernardo Corradi says the impact of Coach Stefano Pioli could push the Biancocelesti into the Champions League.

Corradi spent two years at Lazio, and has been impressed by a start to the season which has seen the Aquile climb to sixth in the Serie A table.

“When Lazio decided to appoint Pioli I said at once it was the right choice,” Corradi has told Radio IES this week.

Former Lazio striker Bernardo Corradi says the impact of Coach Stefano Pioli could push the Biancocelesti into the Champions League.

Corradi spent two years at Lazio, and has been impressed by a start to the season which has seen the Aquile climb to sixth in the Serie A table.

“When Lazio decided to appoint Pioli I said at once it was the right choice,” Corradi has told Radio IES this week.

“I’ve heard from and talked to former teammates, and they’ve all raved about the management of the dressing room and about the personal skills of Pioli.

“Fighting for third place will not be easy, because there are teams like Napoli who are well-equipped and used to fighting for these kind of goals, and having a Coach at the level of [Rafa] Benitez is a bonus for them.

“The battle for third-place will involve Napoli, Lazio and Fiorentina, with Milan just behind.

“Lazio will be up there fighting until the end, they’re doing very well.”