Rome, 11 Sept. (LaPresse) – “We’d like to thank the club for the transfer window. On my own, I can do very little and I don’t know much about the financial side of things; I can only speak to the players. I’m pleased – I was aware of the difficulties we faced. We must also congratulate the lads, those who chose us, and those who were determined to join us at all costs.” So said Lazio manager Gennaro Gattuso to DAZN during the media day ahead of Saturday’s match against Milan at 6pm. “I like the players’ determination; everyone who has arrived has done so with great enthusiasm and has accepted the challenges we face. I’ve played football myself, and when you go to the Olimpico without fans, it’s not easy. Thank you to everyone for coming and for embracing this project,” said the Biancocelesti manager, adding: “Seeing the Olimpico full is a dream of mine; it’s surreal to step onto the pitch – it feels like we’re back in the height of the Covid pandemic. I’ve been through it; I was at Napoli. The stadium is beautiful; seeing it completely empty… it’s not easy. That’s my dream – not just for the derby, but to see it full.”
Football, Gattuso: “Pleased with the transfer window; seeing the Olimpico full is a dream”
Rome, 11 Sept. (LaPresse) – “We’d like to thank the club for the transfer window. On my own, I can do very little and I don’t know much about the financial side of things; I can only speak to the players. I’m pleased – I was aware of the difficulties we faced. We must also congratulate the lads, those who chose us, and those who were determined to join us at all costs.” So said Lazio manager Gennaro Gattuso to DAZN during the media day ahead of Saturday’s match against Milan at 6pm. “I like the players’ determination; everyone who has arrived has done so with great enthusiasm and has accepted the challenges we face. I’ve played football myself, and when you go to the Olimpico without fans, it’s not easy. Thank you to everyone for coming and for embracing this project,” said the Biancocelesti manager, adding: “Seeing the Olimpico full is a dream of mine; it’s surreal to step onto the pitch – it feels like we’re back in the height of the Covid pandemic. I’ve been through it; I was at Napoli. The stadium is beautiful; seeing it completely empty… it’s not easy. That’s my dream – not just for the derby, but to see it full.”