Zauri: "It's Ridiculous To Label Baroni As A Second Choice. We Can Expect To See A Very Organized Lazio Under His Guidance."

As the Lazio season approaches, set to begin on August 18th with a match against Venezia at the Olimpico, former Biancoceleste player Luciano Zauri shared his thoughts with Radiosei. Zauri expressed his support for Baroni, dismissing the notion that he is a second choice. 

"It's ridiculous to label Baroni as a second choice. I have a lot of respect for him; he's well-prepared and highly capable. He'll face a significant challenge in such a tough environment, but I have no doubt he'll excel. Having played alongside Maradona, he brings valuable management experience. Baroni is a well-rounded coach who knows how to effectively train his team and demands maximum effort from his players daily. We can expect to see a very organized Lazio under his guidance. I'm eager to see how he handles players of different calibers compared to those he's coached before."

Zauri believes the changes are beneficial, bringing in fresh and motivated players. He also mention that a coach should prioritize player characteristics over names to build the right chemistry.

"Lazio has made significant changes in the transfer market. Luis Alberto expressed his dissatisfaction, hinting that he wasn't too happy to stay. These changes are positive, as there was a need to bring in fresh and motivated players. There will be challenges ahead, and having strong personalities is crucial for a successful season. Effectiveness and the ability to take on responsibilities are also essential. I believe a coach should prioritize player characteristics over big names to create the right chemistry."

Zauri then discussed the criteria for selecting a captain, highlighting the need for quality, personality, and respect. 

"Captain? It's a role that comes with both duties and honors. You can select a captain based on the player's caliber or their presence. I don't know who Baroni will choose, but I hope it's someone with quality, personality, and the ability to earn respect properly. I can't name a specific person, but I think of Romagnoli, though I'm not sure if he meets all the criteria Baroni will use to assign the armband."