The Lazio squad put on a true display of their might in an exhilarating 4-0 win over defending champions Milan.
The Biancocelesti started 2023 off on the wrong foot, dropping points from winning positions against Lecce and Empoli, but found redemption in a hard-fought 2-0 win over Sassuolo, which was followed up by a 1-0 Coppa Italia victory against Bologna.
Player Ratings: Lazio 4-0 AC Milan – shocking defending; Tatarusanu fatal
Milan have started to slip away from league leaders Napoli and came into the match in Rome hungry for three points, not wanting to lose sight of Luciano Spalletti’s side.
The Rossoneri drew three of their five prior league outings and saw defeat in both the Supercoppa Italiana final against Inter and the Coppa Italia Round of 16 against Torino.
Lazio finally showed the fruits of Maurizio Sarri’s hard work in their 4-0 win over Milan, with forwards Felipe Anderson and Mattia Zaccagni both flying down the wings, traumatising the Rossoneri backline.
Luis Alberto and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic both shined in midfield, putting on a vintage display as they reminded Serie A why they’re such a deadly duo.
Lazio player ratings for the 4-0 win over Milan
The Laziali:
- 6.5: Romagnoli, Casale, Lazzari, Cataldi, Pedro, Luka Romero;
- 7: Provedel, Marusic, Hysaj;
- 7.5: Milinkovic-Savic, Felipe Anderson;
- 8: Luis Alberto, Zaccagni.
La Gazzetta dello Sport
- 6: Provedel, Basic;
- 6.5: Lazzari, Casale, Romagnoli, Luka Romero;
- 7: Marusic, Hysaj, Milinkovic-Savic, Cataldi;
- 7.5: Pedro, Felipe Anderson;
- 8: Luis Alberto, Zaccagni.
Corriere dello Sport
- 6: Lazzari;
- 6.5: Provedel;
- 7.5: Marusic, Casale, Romagnoli, Hysaj;
- 8: Milinkovic-Savic, Cataldi, Luis Alberto, Pedro;
- 8.5: Zaccagni;
- 9: Felipe Anderson.
