9 days ago
Gennaro Gattuso is thrilled with the Lazio players who produced a fabulous performance against Juventus on Sunday.
The Biancocelesti extended their superb start to the Serie A campaign by registering their sixth win in seven rounds. Oliver Provstgaard, Gustav Isaksen, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru all got on the scoresheet as Lazio returned from Turin with a 3-0 victory. This was certainly the team's best result of the season, especially considering the size of the opponent.
In his post-match interviews (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Gattuso expressed his delight with the team, taking great pleasure in their ability to overcome the odds after being tipped to fight for relegation by some observers at the start of the season.
We're not looking at the league table. We have to keep working hard and maintain the right mentality. I've seen a lot in this game, and we have a clear path to follow: work. People were writing us off as dead and saying we would be fighting relegation. But our path was the right one, and the players believed in it. We'll see where we end up.We like to press our opponents, get tight to our markers and play offensively. That brings benefits. We can't sit back and manage games; we have to keep pressing forward aggressively. On a personal level, it's a pleasure to work with these players, too.
The Calabrian admits that he almost gave up on coaching at one point during his career, but he has now found internal serenity.
#lazio #players #start #season
The Biancocelesti extended their superb start to the Serie A campaign by registering their sixth win in seven rounds. Oliver Provstgaard, Gustav Isaksen, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru all got on the scoresheet as Lazio returned from Turin with a 3-0 victory. This was certainly the team's best result of the season, especially considering the size of the opponent.
In his post-match interviews (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Gattuso expressed his delight with the team, taking great pleasure in their ability to overcome the odds after being tipped to fight for relegation by some observers at the start of the season.
We're not looking at the league table. We have to keep working hard and maintain the right mentality. I've seen a lot in this game, and we have a clear path to follow: work. People were writing us off as dead and saying we would be fighting relegation. But our path was the right one, and the players believed in it. We'll see where we end up.We like to press our opponents, get tight to our markers and play offensively. That brings benefits. We can't sit back and manage games; we have to keep pressing forward aggressively. On a personal level, it's a pleasure to work with these players, too.
The Calabrian admits that he almost gave up on coaching at one point during his career, but he has now found internal serenity.
#lazio #players #start #season
9 days ago
Juventus were soundly beaten in an embarrassing 3-0 victory at home against Lazio on Sunday evening, and to make matters worse for the Bianconeri, Francisco Conceicao is now looking at up to a month on the sidelines as the club fear he has suffered a dislocated shoulder.
Goals from Oliver Provstgaard, Gustav Isaksen and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru gave Lazio a 3-0 victory away against Juventus at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday night, which has sent Gennaro Gattuso's side back to the top of the Serie A standings along with Inter, while the Bianconeri sit eight points off the lead after seven league games in 2026-27.
TURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 18: Oliver Provstgaard Nielsen of SS Lazio scores the opening goal during the Serie A match between Juventus and SS Lazio at Allianz Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
This result leaves Juventus in a worse position after seven matches of the 2026-27 season than they were at the same stage last year, just before previous head coach Igor Tudor was given his marching orders.
To make matters worse, the club are concerned that Conceicao has dislocated his shoulder, according to Monday's reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport.
#oliver #provstgaard
Goals from Oliver Provstgaard, Gustav Isaksen and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru gave Lazio a 3-0 victory away against Juventus at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday night, which has sent Gennaro Gattuso's side back to the top of the Serie A standings along with Inter, while the Bianconeri sit eight points off the lead after seven league games in 2026-27.
TURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 18: Oliver Provstgaard Nielsen of SS Lazio scores the opening goal during the Serie A match between Juventus and SS Lazio at Allianz Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
This result leaves Juventus in a worse position after seven matches of the 2026-27 season than they were at the same stage last year, just before previous head coach Igor Tudor was given his marching orders.
To make matters worse, the club are concerned that Conceicao has dislocated his shoulder, according to Monday's reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport.
#oliver #provstgaard
2 months ago
Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso will reportedly make a trio of changes to his starting lineup when they host Genoa on Sunday, including two compulsory ones.
The Biancocelesti began their Serie A campaign with an away victory in Bologna thanks to Davide Frattesi's solitary strike. The Italian midfielder came off the bench to replace the injured Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. The manager also had to make another compulsory change during the match, bring in Romano Floriani Mussolini for Adam Marusic.
With both players expected to remain on the sidelines for at least 20 days, Frattesi and Floriani Mussolini will be making their first starts of the season. The Inter Milan loanee will join Kenneth Taylor and Nicolo in the midfield trio, while Floriani Mussolini will slot in at right-back, with the rest of the defence remaining intact with Danilo Doekhi, Oliver Provstgaard, and Alfonso Pedraza.
In attack, Sky Sport Italia and La Lazio Siamo Noi expect a third change to take place, with Gustav Isaksen dropping Matteo Cancellieri to the bench. The Dane missed the entire pre-season while recovering from groin surgery, but made his return in the second half at the Renato Dall'Ara and was considered an upgrade on his Italian teammate.
Gustav Isaksen (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)
#floriani #italian #gustav
The Biancocelesti began their Serie A campaign with an away victory in Bologna thanks to Davide Frattesi's solitary strike. The Italian midfielder came off the bench to replace the injured Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. The manager also had to make another compulsory change during the match, bring in Romano Floriani Mussolini for Adam Marusic.
With both players expected to remain on the sidelines for at least 20 days, Frattesi and Floriani Mussolini will be making their first starts of the season. The Inter Milan loanee will join Kenneth Taylor and Nicolo in the midfield trio, while Floriani Mussolini will slot in at right-back, with the rest of the defence remaining intact with Danilo Doekhi, Oliver Provstgaard, and Alfonso Pedraza.
In attack, Sky Sport Italia and La Lazio Siamo Noi expect a third change to take place, with Gustav Isaksen dropping Matteo Cancellieri to the bench. The Dane missed the entire pre-season while recovering from groin surgery, but made his return in the second half at the Renato Dall'Ara and was considered an upgrade on his Italian teammate.
Gustav Isaksen (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)
#floriani #italian #gustav
2 months ago
After earning a cameo in the Coppa Italia defeat to Mantova, Davide Frattesi is expected to make his full Lazio debut against Bologna.
The Biancocelesti travelled to Emilia-Romagna for their first match of the Serie A campaign. The contest will take place on Monday, 18:30 local time. Gennaro Gattuso's squad has been boosted by the returns of Alessio Romagnoli, Gustav Isaksen, and Nuno Tavares, while Danilo Cataldi, Samuel Gigot, Patric, and new signing Josip Sutalo are unavailable.
According to the most reliable sources in the Italian media, Frattesi will earn his first start, dropping Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to the bench. The Nigerian was arguably the best of a poor bunch against Mantova, but he will be the one to make way, as Gattuso is unlikely to chop Kenneth Taylor at this early stage of the season, despite his unconvincing summer displays.
Nicolo Rovella is the only natural option for the Regista role, while the backline should remain intact, with Adam Marusic, Danilho Doekhi, Oliver Provstgaard, and Alfonso Pedraza starting in front of Christos Mandas.
According to La Lazio Siamo Noi, Matteo Cancellieri will keep his place in the attacking trident alongside Boulaye Dia and Mattia Zaccagni. On the other hand, Sky Sport Italia believes Tijjani Noslin will replace the Italian winger on the right flank.
#mantova #according #italian
The Biancocelesti travelled to Emilia-Romagna for their first match of the Serie A campaign. The contest will take place on Monday, 18:30 local time. Gennaro Gattuso's squad has been boosted by the returns of Alessio Romagnoli, Gustav Isaksen, and Nuno Tavares, while Danilo Cataldi, Samuel Gigot, Patric, and new signing Josip Sutalo are unavailable.
According to the most reliable sources in the Italian media, Frattesi will earn his first start, dropping Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to the bench. The Nigerian was arguably the best of a poor bunch against Mantova, but he will be the one to make way, as Gattuso is unlikely to chop Kenneth Taylor at this early stage of the season, despite his unconvincing summer displays.
Nicolo Rovella is the only natural option for the Regista role, while the backline should remain intact, with Adam Marusic, Danilho Doekhi, Oliver Provstgaard, and Alfonso Pedraza starting in front of Christos Mandas.
According to La Lazio Siamo Noi, Matteo Cancellieri will keep his place in the attacking trident alongside Boulaye Dia and Mattia Zaccagni. On the other hand, Sky Sport Italia believes Tijjani Noslin will replace the Italian winger on the right flank.
#mantova #according #italian
3 months ago
Tom Dele-Bashiru has left Watford to sign for Super League Greece side Aris Thessaloniki on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.
The 26-year-old midfielder joined the Hornets from Manchester City in 2019 and played 81 times, scoring eight goals.
After featuring twice for Watford at the start of last season, he spent the rest of the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Turkish Super Lig side Genclerbirligi.
Dele-Bashiru played for England Under-16s but has since opted to switch his international allegiance to Nigeria, representing them at under-20 and under-23 levels.
Meanwhile, Hornets forward Jorge Hurtado has joined Colombian side Deportes Tolima on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
#bashiru #loan
The 26-year-old midfielder joined the Hornets from Manchester City in 2019 and played 81 times, scoring eight goals.
After featuring twice for Watford at the start of last season, he spent the rest of the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Turkish Super Lig side Genclerbirligi.
Dele-Bashiru played for England Under-16s but has since opted to switch his international allegiance to Nigeria, representing them at under-20 and under-23 levels.
Meanwhile, Hornets forward Jorge Hurtado has joined Colombian side Deportes Tolima on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
#bashiru #loan
4 months ago
Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has attracted interest from Serie A, as Venezia are reportedly considering making a move.
The Manchester City academy product joined the Biancocelesti in the summer of 2024 following a brief yet positive Turkish experience at Hatayspor. While neither Marco Baroni nor Maurizio Sarri has been able to unlock the Nigerian’s best version, he has managed to show occasional flashes of brilliance over the past two years. He has delivered seven goals and four ****** ists in his 57 Lazio appearances.
At this stage, the Italian capital side could be open to cashing in on the 25-year-old, whose contract will expire in the summer of 2028.
According to Lazio insider Damiano Er Faina, Venezia are keeping tabs on Dele-Bashiru. The Venetians returned to the Italian top flight after winning the Serie B ****** le, and they’re working on bolstering their ranks to avoid another immediate drop.
The Arancioneroverdi have already signed a midfielder from Lazio this summer in the shape of Toma Basic. While the Croatian moved to the Floating City on a free transfer after closing the door on Claudio Lotito’s last-gasp attempt to offer him a renewal, Venezia would have to negotiate a deal with the Lazio patron for Dele-Bashiru.
The Manchester City academy product joined the Biancocelesti in the summer of 2024 following a brief yet positive Turkish experience at Hatayspor. While neither Marco Baroni nor Maurizio Sarri has been able to unlock the Nigerian’s best version, he has managed to show occasional flashes of brilliance over the past two years. He has delivered seven goals and four ****** ists in his 57 Lazio appearances.
At this stage, the Italian capital side could be open to cashing in on the 25-year-old, whose contract will expire in the summer of 2028.
According to Lazio insider Damiano Er Faina, Venezia are keeping tabs on Dele-Bashiru. The Venetians returned to the Italian top flight after winning the Serie B ****** le, and they’re working on bolstering their ranks to avoid another immediate drop.
The Arancioneroverdi have already signed a midfielder from Lazio this summer in the shape of Toma Basic. While the Croatian moved to the Floating City on a free transfer after closing the door on Claudio Lotito’s last-gasp attempt to offer him a renewal, Venezia would have to negotiate a deal with the Lazio patron for Dele-Bashiru.
