Baroni’s Bold Insights After Lazio’s Disastrous Fall in Bologna: “Here’s What I Told the Fans!”

After making strides in the Europa League, Lazio faced a significant setback at the Dall'Ara against Bologna, suffering a heavy 5-0 defeat. This result sees Bologna leapfrogging both Lazio and Juventus, briefly taking up residence in the fourth spot. The repercussions for Baroni’s side were substantial, with the coach being summoned to engage with the away supporters post-match. He shared his sentiments with DAZN, stating, "They simply supported us; I told them that the defeat falls squarely on my shoulders. They didn’t voice grievances, as we’re all aware these are vital matches." Baroni elaborated, "In the first half, we remained competitive, but in the second, they exhibited far greater energy than we could muster. It became mentally challenging as we realised the match was slipping from our grasp. We seem to have reached the end of a demanding period, facing a team that is in tremendous physical form. We paid dearly for that." On the injury front, Baroni noted, "Tavares is sidelined, and while Marusic had a minor issue, he showed his willingness to play. We arrived feeling fatigued after extensive travel, but that shouldn't serve as an excuse. Bologna were far too dominant; they consistently won the ball." Reflecting on missed opportunities, he lamented, "We failed to capitalise on the chances we managed to create in the first half. Isaksen was running on empty, having dealt with some issues during the week, while Castellanos was on the bench, unable to contribute. Again, it was just too much Bologna for us today." As for the upcoming break, Baroni conveyed his lack of concern. "It arrives at an opportune moment. Some players will head off for international duty while we’ll stay behind to recuperate. It’s worth noting, these struggles aren’t ours alone," he concluded. - Resource: "https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/lazio/2025/03/16-139245963/baroni_dopo_il_crollo_della_lazio_a_bologna_colloquio_con_i_tifosi_ecco_cosa_ho_detto