Lazio’s draw triggers Roberto D’Aversa’s doubts

The regret for the knockout also stems from a specific incident.

Empoli defeated for the first time in the current Serie A championship, and inevitably Roberto D'Aversa chews bitterly. The 2-1 win in favor of Lazio però does not change the blue coach’s judgment on his players, especially for the circumstances that led to the temporary equalizer of the biancocelesti at the end of the first half.

"Our regret stems mainly from Lazio’s first goal,” D'Aversa explained to 'DAZN' -To have conceded it as time expired changed our mental approach, a lead after halftime would have allowed us to see the same Empoli of the first half. But to the three minutes of recovery one was added for a lateral foul that we were going to beat on the run, and that is where our displeasure comes from. I don’t think they changed the rules, we in any case look forward".

"Having said that, the boys again put on a great performance,” added D'Aversa. The push from the stands can affect the outcome of a game, but we had to try to hold our nerve in the first half. Then è it is clear that Lazio can bring in running players like Pedro, who can decide a game. But despite the regret you canò not say anything to this Empoli".

Other reflections of Roberto D'Aversa focused on his and Empoli's state of maturation: "Esposito has many qualities; he canò grow on quantity. He must not set limits for himself. Good è was also Vasquez to remain calm in the face of several provocations. We are all growing, in soccer knowing how to lose è fundamental".