Gilardino thinks positive for Pisa ‘self-confidence’ after 0-0 with Lazio | OneFootball

Alberto Gilardino saw a positive performance from Pisa to hold Lazio in a goalless draw, representing ‘another brick in the wall for our self-confidence.’

The Tuscans have tended to step up against the bigger teams, as at the weekend they were on the verge of a victory away to Milan until the last-gasp equaliser.

Tonight they had the better of the second half in a 0-0 draw with Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio, but are still looking for their first Serie A win of the season.

Gilardino sees Pisa progress

PISA, ITALY – OCTOBER 30: Alberto Gilardino manager of Pisa Sporting Club reacts during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and SS Lazio at Arena Garibaldi on October 30, 2025 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

“I have to congratulate the lads, for their organisation, balance, and desire to take the initiative,” Gilardino told DAZN Italia.

“We defended very well, apart from a couple of situations, where Adrian Semper made two great saves. It is another brick in the wall for our self-confidence, we must continue like this.”

There was a shift to four at the back to counter Maurizio Sarri’s 4-3-3 formation, so could this be the path forward?

“The team has shown it can play this way too, we worked on it this week, and are ready to try it again in future. What matters for me is the way we interpret the match, based also on the characteristics of the opponents.”

PISA, ITALY – OCTOBER 30: Idrissa Toure’ of Pisa Sporting Club reacts during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and SS Lazio at Arena Garibaldi on October 30, 2025 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Without a win yet, Pisa have climbed out of the relegation zone this evening with five points, leaving Hellas Verona, Fiorentina and Genoa behind them.

This was their third positive result in a row, drawing with Hellas Verona, Milan and Lazio, keeping two clean sheets in that spell.