Davide Kociu, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Felipe Anderson has been frequently attached to a Bosman move to Juventus, but Lazio still believe to have a chance to retain him.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Fiorentina: Frustration in Florence

February 26, 2024 Davide Kociu Fiorentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

A massive week for Lazio got off to a very disappointing and drab start in Florence tonight with a 2-1 loss against Fiorentina that will deal a serious blow to the Biancocelesti and their Champions League ambitions.

Maurizio Sarri surprisingly excluded Luis Alberto from the XI against Inter, giving Daichi Kamada a shot despite his subpar performances.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Torino: Alberto Provides Magic as Gila Sees Red

February 23, 2024 Davide Kociu Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

Lazio got back on track tonight with a solid 2-0 victory over Torino. Maurizio Sarri's side overcame a physical and well drilled Granata side that held their own. Luis Alberto provided the magic in the second period with two assists as Matteo Guendouzi's goal opened up the game.

Provedel has earned plaudits from far and wide following his historic equalizer against Atleti, with a decent premium in store for the Lazio shotstopper.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Bologna: Provedel’s Moment of Panic

February 18, 2024 Davide Kociu Bologna, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

The Biancocelesti returned to Serie A action this afternoon vs Bologna who are the surprise of the season so far, forcing their way into the top four discussion. They conquered the Stadio Olimpico today with a 2-1 come from behind win. Quite the let down for the Olimpico faithful.

Ciro Immobile seriously thought about leaving Lazio to move to Saudi Arabia last summer, and that remains a hot topic for the future.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Cagliari:Immobile Hits 200 Serie A Goals

February 10, 2024 Davide Kociu Cagliari, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Before facing Bavarian giants Bayern Munich on Wednesday Lazio travelled to face Cagliari. the Rossobluwere outdone by Ciro Immobile and friends in a 3-1 win for the visitors. As Immobile hit 200 Serie A goals.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Atalanta: A Bleak Evening in Bergamo

February 4, 2024 Davide Kociu Atalanta, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Atalanta vs. Lazio was served as the Antipasto to the Derby d'Italia later this evening between Inter and Juventus. This game was a head to head clash between two rivals vying for a Champions League spot.

Maurizio Sarri does not want to wait until the end of the season to know whether he will continue to helm Lazio.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Napoli: A Hard Fought Draw

January 28, 2024 Davide Kociu Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

The absence of attacking players for both teams really showed throughout the game. Napoli couldn't muster a shot on target all game despite so much possesion. Sideways passing was the order of the night with a hard fought 0-0 draw that lacked action in the attacking third for either team.

Lazio star Luis Alberto stated to have cleared the air with coach Maurizio Sarri after the two were reportedly at loggerheads for a prolonged stretch.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Inter: A Ruinous Showing in Riyadh

January 19, 2024 Davide Kociu Inter, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Saudi Arabia, Supercoppa

The second Supercoppa semi-final took place tonight with Lazio and Inter vying to join Napoli in the final on Monday.

As president Claudio Lotito stated a few times, Lazio don’t want to lose Felipe Anderson gratis, as his contract expires on July 30th, 2024.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Lecce: Felipe Fires Lazio to Victory

January 14, 2024 Davide Kociu Italian Football, Lazio, Lecce, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Lazio welcomed Lecce to Rome this afternoon. Few chances caused problems for either defence and the Aquile held on for a 1-0 win courtesy of Felipe Anderson.

Lazio have had issues on both ends to open the season. After keeping 22 clean sheets in 2022/2023, they are still at zero after five games.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Roma: Zaccagni Settles the Derby From the Spot

January 10, 2024 Davide Kociu Coppa Italia, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Roma

It doesn't get much bigger then a knock-out derby in Rome and that's what the Coppa Italia gave us to start off this Wednesday double header as Mattia Zaccagni settles the Derby from the spot.

Following a dissapointing 2-1 defeat for Lazio against Napoli, Sarri spoke to DAZN in an interview about his side's overall performance.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Udinese: Vecino Nets the Winner

January 7, 2024 Davide Kociu Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Udinese

Sarri deployed one of his most trusted players in Matias Vecino. The Uruguayan has a habit of popping up at important moments and he did it again in Udine today.

Agent Mario Giuffredi continues to needle Lazio even though Mattia Zaccagni spoke clearly about his desire to stay at the club in a recent interview.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Frosinone: Castellanos Creates the Comeback

December 29, 2023 Davide Kociu Frosinone, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Serie A's festive Friday night- For the first time since the eighth of May 2016 the Biancocelesti would have to take to the field without stalwarts Luis Alberto, Ciro Immobile or the recently departed Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in Serie A. Quite a remarkable statistic.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Inter: Marusic’s Mishap

December 17, 2023 Davide Kociu Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Inter were on top of the table by one point coming into this game and their mission was to extend this lead to four points by capitalising on Juventus' 1-1 draw away to Genoa under the Friday night lights. However the Nerazzurri hadn't beaten Lazio away since 2018. That changed tonight though.

Author: Davide Kociu