Lazio assistant coach Giovanni Martusciello was dejected following the painful 2-1 defeat to an out-of-form Udinese, concerning the ‘aura of negativity’ current.
The Biancocelesti got here into the match hungry to reply after their Champions League exit final week, however their points in entrance of objective continued to plague them as a suspended Maurizio Sarri watched on from the stands.
Udinese took a 1-0 lead by means of Lorenzo Lucca simply after the break however nearly instantly conceded as Mattia Zaccagni pressured an personal objective from Lautaro Giannetti. They responded nearly instantly by means of Oier Zarraga, taking a 2-1 benefit that they defended for the remainder of the second half, securing simply their fourth win of the time period.
Chatting with DAZN by way of TMW, Martusciello first reacted to Lazio’s 2-1 defeat to Udinese.
“Within the second half we took to the pitch with the identical want as within the first half, with the distinction that we went behind after the primary mistake.
“It’s clear that in the event that they equalise right away after which take the lead once more it turns into powerful, there’s an aura of negativity that made us pay dearly for each scenario.
“It’s important to put in your coronary heart and settle for the appropriate criticism, if there’s no enthusiasm it turns into actually arduous.”
He was requested in regards to the defensive work of the midfielders and forwards within the Lazio system.
“If we take the objectives conceded tonight for example, we are able to’t be glad. Within the defensive part, nevertheless, I discover that everybody needs to make their contribution. Generally we do nicely, typically not.
“Possibly we lack the spirit of initiative. It was essential to make an additional run to ensure ourselves solidity. On Udinese’s first objective we had been six or seven within the penalty space, which implies that there was right positioning however little focus.
“In comparison with different groups, we mark the areas within the penalty space nicely. We make errors being aggressive, it’s clear.”
The Lazio assistant coach defined why he took over Ciro Motionless and Luis Alberto within the second half.
“We needed to introduce more energizing gamers and improve the attacking strain. Udinese made life tough for us as a result of they put so many gamers within the space. I don’t know if Motionless and Castellanos can play collectively.
“They’re two central strikers, they step on one another’s toes and the situations aren’t there. It takes time to enhance sure conditions. I’m not saying that they’re poor, however that there’s work to be completed.”
Martusciello was requested why Lazio have declined a lot this season.
“We’re taking part in each 4 days and towards groups of a sure degree. In Turin we received regardless of many difficulties, then there was a number of chasing between unfavourable conditions and midweek video games.
“There was no likelihood to regain vitality, we get to video games with a shortness of breath, particularly on a psychological degree. The boys run, and lots, however should you come from three defeats you danger inflicting confusion.”
Lastly, Martusciello mentioned the situation of Ivan Provedel, who went down with an ankle damage within the closing levels of the match.
“There’s nothing new, he felt ache in his ankle.”