Onazi: ‘Lazio expect tough match’

Ogenyi Onazi admits Lazio are expecting a ‘tough match’ against Bayer Leverkusen in the second leg of their Champions League play-off tonight.

The Biancocelesti hold a 1-0 advantage from the first leg in Rome, and the Nigerian midfielder is favourite to replace the injured Lucas Biglia.

“We did our job at home,” Onazi told Goal ahead of the match.

“Now we’re expecting a tough match against Bayer Leverkusen, we’ll do our best to win the game, as we want to play in the Champions League proper.

Ogenyi Onazi admits Lazio are expecting a ‘tough match’ against Bayer Leverkusen in the second leg of their Champions League play-off tonight.

The Biancocelesti hold a 1-0 advantage from the first leg in Rome, and the Nigerian midfielder is favourite to replace the injured Lucas Biglia.

“We did our job at home,” Onazi told Goal ahead of the match.

“Now we’re expecting a tough match against Bayer Leverkusen, we’ll do our best to win the game, as we want to play in the Champions League proper.

“Playing in the Champions League is a new experience for me, another phase of my football career. Now at Lazio I have more responsibility, but I think I’m up to the task.”