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Lazio Can Go Far With Gattuso but Only if They Resolve Crippling Issue – Opinion

By the end of the sixth matchday of the Serie A campaign, two sides are sharing the summit, having collected 16 points from 18 possible. But if the defending champions Inter Milan are the most obvious league leaders, Lazio may…

By Michel Sakr · The Laziali

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 9:52 PM

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Michel Sakr argues Lazio must fix lapses in concentration across 90 minutes to sustain their strong start under Gennaro Gattuso.
Lazio sit tied at the top of the Serie A table with Inter Milan, earning 16 points from six matches.
Sakr highlights dropped points against AC Milan and second-half struggles in recent fixtures, including a 3-1 win over AC Monza.

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Michel Sakr argues that Lazio can enjoy a special campaign under Gennaro Gattuso, but only if they resolve their recurring loss of concentration during matches. Despite sitting joint-top of Serie A alongside Inter Milan with 16 points from six games, Sakr notes that the Biancocelesti frequently suffer from puzzling second-half lapses in game management.

Sakr points to squandered leads against AC Milan and defensive wobbles against Venezia and Monza, where Andrea Pinamonti sealed a 3-1 win. Drawing parallels to Marco Baroni's 2024/25 squad that ran out of steam, Sakr asserts Gattuso must find the right balance between Baroni's attacking chaos and Maurizio Sarri's overcautious approach.

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Lazio Can Go Far With Gattuso but Only if They Resolve Crippling Issue – Opinion

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