Provedel sets Champions League target for Lazio

Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel outlined the main target for the season now that they have qualified for the Champions League.

The Biancocelesti secured second place in Serie A under coach Maurizio Sarri and will therefore be in Europe’s main competition for the 2023-24 campaign.

“The objective is to get through the Champions League group phase,” Provedel told Sky Sport Italia while attending the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Austria.

“I want to have fun and enjoy every single moment.”

The former Empoli shot-stopper was originally second choice at Lazio behind Luis Maximiano, but instead took over after a red card in the opening six minutes of the debut.

Provedel went on to match the all-time Serie A record for the most clean sheets in a single season.

“I look at the statistics because ultimately results count. Some might not like it, but the points you achieve do the talking.”