Stefano Pioli insists Lazio’s” data-scaytid=”2″>Lazio’s showdown with Milan is a head-to-head for Europe. “These are two quality teams.”
They open their Serie A account at San Siro on Sunday at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT). Click here for a match preview.
Stefano Pioli insists Lazio’s showdown with Milan is a head-to-head for Europe. “These are two quality teams.”
They open their Serie A account at San Siro on Sunday at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT). Click here for a match preview.
“I am very fired up and concentrated. I can’t wait to get started and that’s the attitude within my team too,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
“I want to see my side proving its capabilities and taking control of the game. These are two quality sides and, like Milan, we were constructed to get back into Europe. Playing a top opponent in the first match can only help motivate us further.
“As a Coach, it is an advantage not being in Europe for one season, as you have more time to work on details. It’s an advantage we have to make the most of.
“On paper there are seven clubs challenging for the top spots. Juventus” data-scaytid=”5″>Juventus and Roma are a step above, but amid the others let’s not forget Udinese” data-scaytid=”6″>Udinese, Parma and Torino.”
Miroslav Klose “doesn’t have 90 minutes in his legs,” while Santiago Gentiletti looks set for a spot on the bench.
“We are going to Milan in order to take the initiative and conquer the victory, although it will take suffering and character.”
Bruno Pereirinha is suspended, while Federico Marchetti, Eddy Onazi, Abdoulay Konko and Ederson are injury doubts.