Lazio goalkeeper Provedel hails Sarri’s ‘desire’ and backs Motta to ‘have a great career’ | OneFootball

Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel has praised Maurizio Sarri’s renewed determination and expressed confidence in young keeper Motta’s future, as the Biancocelesti prepare for a crucial run of fixtures.

Speaking in Lazio’s official match programme ahead of the clash with Atalanta, via TuttoMercatoWeb, Provedel said the recent penalty shoot-out victory over Bologna provided a vital boost.

“It gave us a lot,” he explained. “It helped us overcome the fatigue from a busy schedule and restored enthusiasm after a period in which we struggled to get positive results.”

epa11751524 Parma’s Dennis Man scores the 1-0 goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match Parma Calcio vs SS Lazio at Ennio Tardini stadium in Parma, Italy, 01 December 2024. EPA-EFE/ELISABETTA BARACCHI

Lazio goalkeeper Provedel looks ahead to Atalanta challenge

Looking ahead, he warned of the challenge posed by Atalanta – who the Biancocelesti welcome to the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday evening.

“They are a very strong team in great form. It will be a difficult match, and it will be different from the Coppa Italia tie because there is still time before the semi-final. We will prepare in the best way to try to win.”

Provedel also praised his counterpart, Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, calling him “one of the strongest” in the role.

BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 28: Marco Carnesecchi of Atalanta BC in action during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and FC Internazionale at New Balance Arena on December 28, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

On Sarri, he added: “The coach has always been determined and hungry. Time away may have given him even more desire. He transmits his passion to us.”

He also backed young goalkeeper Edoardo Motta, who arrived in Rome in January, saying: “He is talented, serious and, if he keeps working well, he can have a great career.”