Gattuso flies high with Lazio after World Cup heartbreak
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Rome witnessed Lazio climb to an equal points position with Serie A leaders Inter Milan following a 3-1 victory over Monza on Sunday. Inter Milan's dominance was highlighted by a 3-0 triumph over Parma. Roma, Juventus, and AC Milan all conceded points, leaving Lazio in a three-way tie for third place. Roma's 0-0 draw against Como left them two points behind the leaders, while AC Milan's 1-1 stalemate with Sassuolo placed them four points adrift of the top spot.
Cagliari's 1-1 draw with Juventus maintained their fourth position, two points ahead of Juventus in sixth. Lazio's consistent performances under manager Gennaro Gattuso, following his return to the role after Italy's lackluster performance at the 2026 World Cup, have seen them remain unbeaten in six matches, securing their fifth win in a row.
Despite ongoing fan protests against Lazio's owner Claudio Lotito, which have resulted in sparse attendance at home matches, the team's form under Gattuso remains strong. Gattuso expressed his focus on taking things one day at a time, emphasizing the team's unwavering determination.
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