ROME (ITALPRESS) – “The result of the first leg must not condition us, it would be a huge mistake that we must not make. We must play every game to win, tomorrow we know very well that it will be an inside or outside match. Even though we have two results out of three at our disposal, we have to enter the field with great determination and play the game right away; that’s what we know and must do.” These are the words of Lazio coach Marco Baroni on the eve of the match valid for the return leg of the Europa League round of 16 against Viktoria Plzen, a Czech side defeated 2-1 in the first leg with the winning goal scored as time expired in 9 against 11 by Isaksen.
Speaking of strikers, Baroni announces the return of Castellanos: “He will be in the match, he trained yesterday and is fine.” Also in the press conference and on the same wavelength is midfielder Matias Vecino. “At this level there are no easy matches. It would be a mistake to relax after the first leg victory, also because we are playing at home and we absolutely have to pass the round.”
Getting into the top 8 to keep aiming high is the Uruguayan’s goal. “The Europa League is a beautiful competition that gets better as you go forward,” he explains. “Now that we’re one game away from the quarterfinals, it’s starting to get serious and every win brings you closer to a hypothetical final. Let’s just think about getting through the round and then we’ll think about the other games.”
Then, on his physical condition, Vecino reassures that things have been “done well. I’m making a gradual comeback and I felt better than I thought I would. Then it is clear that it will take time to have all 90 minutes in my legs, but I can consider myself satisfied.”
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