Lazio Coach Stefano Pioli warns “there are no easy games” after being drawn against Sparta Prague in the Europa League.
The Biancocelesti will face the Czech side in the Last 16, as the sole Italian representative left in the competition.
“In this competition, every team is on a certain level, there are no easy games,” Pioli warned on Lazio Style Radio.
“There are stronger sides, sure, but Sparta Prague are having a great season in the League, and aren’t conceding a lot of goals in the Europa League.
Lazio Coach Stefano Pioli warns “there are no easy games” after being drawn against Sparta Prague in the Europa League.
The Biancocelesti will face the Czech side in the Last 16, as the sole Italian representative left in the competition.
“In this competition, every team is on a certain level, there are no easy games,” Pioli warned on Lazio Style Radio.
“There are stronger sides, sure, but Sparta Prague are having a great season in the League, and aren’t conceding a lot of goals in the Europa League.
“They’re also unbeaten, but if we play with belief we can go through.”
Pioli was then asked which Sparta players the Aquile will have to be wary of.
“[David] Lafata. Then there are a lot of Under-21 players, some of whom played in the European Championships in the summer.
“We’re talking about players on a certain level and – again – there are no weak teams. There are only players to treat with respect.
“We have the knowledge and ability to do well. In the Europa League there are great teams with great histories.
“It’s a beautiful competition and now we’ll think about our next opponents.”