Lazio, Sarri: High hopes for Cancellieri, Basic improving fast | OneFootball

The Biancoceleste coach Maurizio Sarri spoke to DAZN microphones and in a post-match press conference after the 0-0 draw with Atalanta. Here are some of his statements.

Sarri: "I feel sorry for Cancellieri but I have hope! Basic has an extraordinary attitude"

The former Juve and Napoli coach expressed himself in front of the microphones about Cancellieri's stoppage: "We hope it's a tendon injury and not muscular, it's a shame because he was doing well and because, in my opinion, against these opponents and in a match with these characteristics, he was a fundamental player. Fortunately, Isaksen is starting to feel better, we continue this period where we have to do without many players."

On Gila: "I had no doubts about Mario, it was clear that he could explode in terms of characteristics and technique, he was quick to grasp what I was asking of him. I expected him to grow so much that the club wanted to loan him out after the first season, but I opposed it."

On the injured: "We are making evaluations of all kinds. More than half depend on old issues, like Marusic's or Zaccagni's. Dia has been dealing with an ankle problem for at least three years. It becomes complicated to reach a conclusion: we are sorry for Cancellieri, he had the right characteristics for this match. Isaksen is recovering from an illness, and it's such a varied situation that finding a common factor is complicated."

On Basic: "When we finished second, we used Basic a lot. He has an extraordinary attitude, when called upon, he was ready and involved. He has important moral values, and he has grown a lot in personality."

On Dia: "The request to remove a defender was for the offensive phase. The central defender on the left pressed on Guendouzi. It wasn't a specific request for Dia, the boy is generous anyway and wants to help the team as much as he can, also assisting in the defensive phase."

Raffaele Morra

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