Baroni Expects Tough Challenge Against Udinese, Offers Updates on Lazio Duo | OneFootball

A difficult test awaits us in Udine. We play against a team that has a strong physical structure, plays vertical football and applies pressure. It will be a heated challenge. We must improve in the speed of the maneuver. The team is working with great dedication, and for me, it is very important. Everyone, those who played and those who sat out, the entire team is going in the same direction. I expect a good display.

We need to find more compactness in the balance, it must be done with aggression and pressure. But I liked the team from a mental perpective, it wasn’t easy after the goal conceded, we didn’t lose our composure and we played our game.

I evaluate the players depending on the game. Rovella did well in my opinion against Venezia, then he was a bit tired, and Vecino had a good cameo. I try to articulate and manage. We must not think about 11 starters. Everyone must know what to do on the field, then it depends on the game and the changes that can be made.

Castrovilli and Nuno are working to reach their best physical condition and are close to it.

I don’t rule this out. Dia is fine, he worked well. He missed two or three days after the Coppa Italia game with Salernitana. But he’s physically fine. We’re bringing him into our plans. He’s settled in well, he has the characteristics we’re looking for.

Taty is strong, he has to play with ferocity, he works well with the team. In the last match, beyond the goal he was looking for, he forced the opponent into making a mistake. He also had other opportunities. Ferocity makes the difference, you only score if you have the determination.

He has important physical and technical characteristics, but comes from a different style of football. Nevertheless, we have to give him confidence, without it, a player can’t get anywhere. I saw significant growth in his performance in training.

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