Veron backs Lazio as surprise Scudetto contenders: ‘No team has shown more’

Juan Sebastián Verón believes Lazio can win the Scudetto this season, stating that no other team in Serie A has shown more promise than Gennaro Gattuso's side. The former Lazio midfielder and current Estudiantes president made these remarks to SportWeek, as reported by TuttoMercatoWeb. Verón argued that the current table is not a fluke, but rather a reflection of Lazio's solid foundation throughout the season. He went on to say that Gattuso's team may face fatigue, but their solid foundations mean the lead is well-secured.

According to Verón, Lazio has been unbeaten in their first 11 games, accumulating 29 points – their best total at this stage in the league. They currently lead the table by one point, followed by Inter and Roma by two points. Gattuso has expressed his sole focus on reaching 40 points, a target Verón echoes.

Verón singled out Davide Frattesi as the player who most excites him, having joined Lazio on loan from Inter. The midfielder has contributed four goals this season and scored in Italy's 3-1 victory over France. Verón praised Frattesi's ability to navigate into the box, noting that it is a rare skill among Italian players. He emphasized that scoring goals is often underestimated in football, but it remains a crucial factor in determining success.