Lazio let lead slip to Milan as Belahyane stakes claim to start | OneFootball

Lazio let a two-goal advantage slip against AC Milan and had to settle for a draw after a starkly split contest. A point felt fair, with each side on top for a half.

According to The Laziali, Ruben Amorim’s triple change at the break, with Diego Moreira influential, helped shift the game after the interval. Gennaro Gattuso’s options were thinner, and fatigue blunted Lazio’s midfield.

Injuries left no fit central midfielder to introduce, so Kenneth Taylor made way for Albert Gudmundsson. Mattia Zaccagni suggested stronger home backing might have helped, but protests against Claudio Lotito left Aquile fans outnumbered.

Reda Belahyane has seized his run in the side, interpreting the regista role differently to Nicolo Rovella or Danilo Cataldi. Despite his size, he shields the defence and keeps his composure, freeing Taylor, Davide Fattesi and the full-backs to push. If he sustains this level, he could give Gattuso a selection dilemma when Rovella returns.

At centre-back, Danilho Doekhi, Josip Sutalo and Diogo Leite have impressed, and Oliver Provstgaard is progressing quickly. Choosing only two could prove tricky, and a switch to a back three might be an option if needed.

A fully fit Nuno Tavares has rediscovered his thrust, and was arguably Lazio’s standout against Milan, instrumental in both goals. As for Andrea Pinamonti, early judgement feels premature after limited minutes and a knock, and with pre-season missed he may need time, while Mauro Icardi remains in the background.

Source: The Laziali

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