Ahead of Lazio’s match against Atalanta this weekend, coach Stefano Pioli has insisted that his Biancocelesti side will rediscover their good form and it is only natural for a team to have their ups and downs.
Pioli has also stated that this match is a good opportunity to improve upon their mediocre display against Parma when they only managed a 2-1 victory.
“This season’s championship is very even apart from the top two sides,” Pioli told the press.
“Every other team has to try their hardest and perform well, however they all have their highs and lows.
“We want to improve and obtain important points, and the match against Atalanta is the perfect chance for us to rediscover our rhythm.”
The Lazio coach then continued, reinforcing his desire for his side to regain the good form that they displayed at the start of the season.
“We are still there, we are still in the fight,” he said.
“Despite slowing down slightly, we are continuing on the right path that, up until very recently, we were going along at a great pace.
“All we have to do is find the right rhythm and by defeating Atalanta, we can build upon the victory against Parma.”
Furthermore, Pioli was keen to dispel doubts about his team’s physical attribute’s after a few tiresome displays.
“Every Sunday we study the team’s physical data and at this current moment we are above average in the league so physically we are fine.” he continued.
“We have just have to make sure that we can maintain our performance for the entire 90 minutes.”
Lastly the Lazio coach also stated that his two main attackers are prepared for their upcoming game this Saturday.
” [Miroslav]Klose and [Filip] Djordjevic are in good shape. They are both ready to help the team.”
