Three Things We Learned From Cremonese vs Lazio: Sarri’s Legacy Will Live On

Noslin initially replaced the struggling Daniel Maldini in the centre-forward role, and swiftly set up Gustav Isaksen’s equalizer with a clever assist. In the final stages of the match, he moved to the left wing following Boulaye Dia’s entrance, and he combined with the Senegalese to score a fabulous winner.

Player Ratings: Cremonese 1-2 Lazio – Unplayable Noslin Steals the Show

In essence, Sarri was right to be puzzled by Noslin’s ideal role, because the Dutchman has been equally efficient and decisive wherever he plays in the final third. In fact, Noslin is arguably Lazio’s best centre-forward this season, and perhaps one of the club’s best wingers as well.

All in all, Noslin’s great versatility should be something to cherish rather than lament.

Nicolo Rovella’s Return Could Make All the Difference in the Final

This season, Lazio have suffered more than 50 injuries all told, but none were more devastating than the groin issue and the collerbone fracture Nicolo Rovella sustained. These two injuries not only kept the 24-year-old on the sidelines for the bulk of the campaign, but also deprived Lazio of their most (and perhaps only) creative midfielder.

With the Genoa youth product back on the pitch in the second half, the Biancocelesti looked reinvigorated, even if he remains far from his optimal physical condition.

Sarri will be desperate to put as many minutes in the Regista’s legs as possible, as a fit Rovella could be Lazio’s secret weapon against Inter Milan in the Coppa Italia final.

New Nuno Tavares Illustrates Sarri’s Legacy

While Noslin was the main star of the show in Cremona, Nuno Tavares produced another stellar performance as his revival under Sarri continues. After the match, the head coach bragged about how he evoked the best version out of the Portuguese left-back with his carrot-and-stick approach.

How did I work with him? I left him out. I told him I wanted a full-back who could push forward but also defend, not someone who could only attack. He responded with commitment and is having an outstanding second half of the season.

Whether Sarri will be around at Formello by July is anyone’s guess at this stage. However, one thing is for sure: the manager will leave an indelible mark on the careers of several Lazio players, as depicted by Tavares’ remarkable transformation.

Therefore, even if the Tuscan manager leaves the Italian capital trophyless for the second time, his legacy will live on through the players who improved under his watchful eye.