Sarri Hails Lazio ‘Monster’, Warns Inter Milan: ”No Match Is Impossible”

Sarri’s Uncertain Lazio Future

The 67-year-old’s future at Lazio remains shrouded in mystery, and he insisted that Thursday’s result changed little in this regard.

This match wasn’t decisive in evaluating everything or understanding what we need — but it was very important because it puts us in a final. I can’t base my assessment on tonight to figure out what we need. Lotito? I saw him in the dressing room, but we didn’t speak. About the future, we know nothing.

Sarri on Disallowed Goals & Atalanta Complaints

Atalanta had two goals disallowed: The first one after the interval for a foul from Nikola Krstovic on Edoardo Motta, and the second in extra-time due to an offside position. This prompted complaints from the club’s CEO, Luca Percassi, but Sarri reminded everyone that no club has suffered from refereeing injustice this season more than Lazio.

The answer is simple: one is a clear offside, nothing to discuss. The other, after the Cremona incident (in the contest between Cremonese and Torino), couldn’t be allowed. There was handball on Gila, but it was indirect; the ball had first hit his body. In their box there was also a handball on Scalvini. If everyone complains, then I’ll complain too. Then they complain about us, after all what we’ve been through… that’s all I have to say.

A Warning for Inter Milan

Lazio will play Inter Milan in the final. While the Nerazzurri will be the clear favorites, Sarri believe anything is possible in this sport.

I don’t believe in miracles. I know no match is impossible. The word ‘possible’ in sport is tough — it means we can do it.

Sarri Lauds Lazio Goalkeeper Edoardo Motta

The Lazio boss obviously reserved special praise for Motta, who sensationally stopped four out of Atalanta’s five spot-kicks.

He’s far more mature than his age. He always keeps great calm without letting mistakes weigh on him. You can see it from how he’s adapted to Serie A. There are moments when he looks like a veteran. On penalties he definitely has quality. He’s a monster, but I’d like him to stay grounded. He still has room to improve. If he finds it, he could become a great goalkeeper.

Sarri Hoping to Have Lazio Fans in Coppa Italia Final

Finally, Sarri took the opportunity to salute the Aquile supporters, and hopes to see them return to the Stadio Olimpico at least for the Coppa Italia final.

My thoughts are with them too — they’re all suffering in front of their screens. Do I expect them in the final? I have great respect for people’s decisions. If they come, I’ll be the happiest coach in the world.