Lazio icon heaps praise on former club

Alessandro Nesta has praised Lazio despite his former side failing to qualify for Champions League football.

The former Lazio captain believes the Biancocelesti have a good coach in the form of Stefano Pioli and that they are a team boasting great players, while the 39-year-old firmly believes that Juventus are still favourites for a fifth Serie A title in a row.

“The shock elimination in the Champions League is felt, after a great season, being out after two matches is devastating but Lazio has good players and a great coach in Pioli.” Nesta told Corriere dello Sport.

“Scudetto? The favourite is still Juventus.” he added

Nesta featured a total of 193 times for Lazio where he won a host of trophies and captained the side to a memorable Scudetto in the 1999–2000 season.