Lazio's Poor Form Does Not Fool Lecce – Fabio Caserta

Lecce winger Fabio Caserta insists that he and his team-mates will not be lulled into a false sense of security by Lazio's current form...

Lazio have been struggling lately, continuing to slip down the table after producing several poor performances in succession. However, Lecce midfielder Fabio Caserta does not believe the Romans will be pushovers on Sunday at the Stadio Via del Mare.

"Lazio are a good team and difficult opponents - easy games in Serie A do not exist," the ex-Palermo player explained, according to Tuttomercatoweb.

"Lazio's situation does not interest us. We have to look to ourselves to ensure victory. Getting three points against Lazio would be a critical step towards our survival."

Lecce have also had a fairly inconsistent season. They are currently just two points above the drop zone. Therefore, a poor result against the Biancocelesti could see them be drawn deeper into the relegation battle.

Caserta has found a new home in Lecce, gaining regular playing time with the Salentini since joining them this summer, something he was unable to find previously in his career at Palermo or Catania. He has made 21 appearances this campaign.

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Lecce's Guglielmo Stendardo Targets Full Points Against Lazio

The Giallorossi will host the Biancocelesti this weekend, and for Stendardo this could also be an opportunity of revenge against his former team. Lecce defender Guglielmo Stendardo is quoted by Il Tempo as saying that Cagliari deserved their 2-0 win against them last Sunday.

However, Stendardo is now looking forward to face his former team, Lazio, in order to help the Salentini obtain important points for the relegation battle.

"Cagliari deserved the win, they played a good game and were well placed on the pitch," admitted the 27-year-old.

"Obviously, if we had equalised with Papa Waigo, the game might have ended differently.

"After the defeat against Inter, we should have at least obtained a draw, but despite the defeat, we are still two points over the bottom three.

"Now we have 14 finals to play from where to start obtaining points already from this Sunday against Lazio."

Lecce are in 17th place with 22 points from 24 games played, with Torino and Chievo just two points away. Read More..

Signori: "No proposal from Lotito"

To analyze this time we think of biancocelesti Giuseppe Signori, second best mark in the history of Lazio. "The children of Rossi face this situation with calm and serenity. Parties are very strong and now are paying a little 'tired, even in the best people. It was obvious that Lazio could not continue on the path the original, but fans should not be alarmed, nothing is irretrievable. " Objectives former bomber is clear: "To point to Europe must return to the result." Lords has its say on the new idol of the fans, Mauro Zarate: "Looking ahead can become a great player, is young and a foreigner, and is paying the brunt of moving to Italy." When a planned return to Formello, Signori is categorical: "I have always said that to ensure that materializes a marriage should be two to tell you and, at the time, no proposals for engagement photos. Read More..

Floccari for Lazio ?

The Bergamaschi sensation recently expressed his love for Rome, and he could land in the Biancocelesti side of the city this summer…

Sergio Floccari is enjoying his breakthrough season at Atalanta and his outstanding performances have earned him the attention of a number of clubs.
The 27-year-old has featured 24 times in Serie A this term, netting ten goals in the process, and several pundits have called for Italy boss Marcello Lippi to add him to the Nazionale ranks.

Atalanta boss Luigi Del Neri has already revealed that the Nerazzurri will not be able to keep hold of the highly-rated hitman at the end of the season and a bidding war is expected to ensue.

Roma are believed to be in pole position for the player’s signature as they have been tracking Floccari for several months now. However, the Corriere dello Sport claims that the Giallorossi will have to face competition from city rivals Lazio.

The Aquile already have a fearsome array of strikers at their disposal; they boast Macedonian international Goran Pandev, veteran forward Tommaso Rocchi and new-boy Mauro Zarate.

However, the Laziali directors have targeted a strong centre-forward as their main priority for next season and Floccari seems to fit the bill.

President Claudio Lotito has promised a high-profile summer transfer campaign, which is expected to get started with the acquisition of Zarate on a permanent basis. Read More..

Claudio Lotito: No Doubts In Delio Rossi Or His Lazio Side

Although the club are on the downward spiral, the president has his eyes fixed firmly upwards...

Lazio president Claudio Lotito is still keeping the faith in his coach and his team, maintaining the belief that they can reverse the club's poor recent run.

The 1-1 draw with Torino on Sunday saw the Biancocelesti slip further away from the European places and their main objective for this season, which is to qualify for the inaugural Europa League.

Nevertheless, the chief has maintained confidence in his side's ability and he has laughed off talk that his coach is in the line of fire.

"Plenty of teams have been doing badly but have been able to come out of it,” Lotito told Il Corriere Dello Sport. “I hope that Lazio can do the same.

"We have put together a team that is capable of competing with everyone. We have to reach our objectives rather than just think about them.

"We have set ourselves a date to talk about things around April. We have not been able to reap anything from our first five games, which doesn't reflect the quality of our team."

A number of reports have spoken of Delio Rossi's days being numbered, however, Lotito doesn't agree.

"I hope we can begin to get the right results because we haven't always been justly rewarded for the efforts we have made on the pitch," added the chief.

"I have always said that Delio Rossi’s job has never been put in doubt. Read More..

Simeone or Mazzari...??

Four defeats and two draws in the last six matches, sixth place and 8 points away on the seventh (which could be enough for the Uefa) 5. The season of Lazio is clinging to the Italian Cup, but against Juve will be very tough. The main goal at this point, it's good fish in the market. Understanding what is needed and move immediately to strengthen the Lazio and return a minimum of enthusiasm to the people biancoceleste.
There is air of revolution. In June, the leadership will change and not just technical. The renewal will be profound in all areas. We start from the bench: when is a race two, even if there is time for surprises. Mazzarri and Simeon. The names are those. The first, remember, Lotito had already met with last summer almost done, then the reconsideration. But they liked, and Lotito Mazzarri. But must get rid of the contract with Samp.
Simeon is free like crazy and the fans. In March it will be in Rome on that occasion and is likely an interview with Lotito. For his part, loves Delio Rossi Lazio but is resigned to the divorce and it is possible that in the end he has to take the initiative: the cycle is finished, it was realized long ago. Would like to close by raising the Coppa Italia, the dream is this. Then go elsewhere, perhaps at Naples that the courts discretion.
But most of the technical, will be crucial to choose the right players. Beyond the roles and shortcomings tactics, we need a charismatic man, a leader. Lotito has identified in Juan Sebastian Veron. The two feel on a regular basis, the project is to build the new Lazio around him. It does not matter if 34 years with some ailments and can not play all the games: Veron is needed, especially in the changing room, as a reference point for young and old. Needs of the totem Argentine people, to try again, an emotion. With or without Simeone, Veron arrives. And with him Marcos Angeleri, but makes the most from the side. Lazio instead to serve a great central defender. Lotito intends to fish in England, the important thing is that it is a "dominant" with the right personality.

Then the question of doors: it will give confidence to Carrizo without hesitation, or change, it will not be easy to rip Marchetti Cagliari. Again: essential to buy a median and a high center of weight, one can solve the physical - a blow to the head, a push, a breakthrough - the games against defenses closed type Turin the other night. Lazio fans to like both, but both see that as a goal scored by Amauri yesterday at Samp. We say that, except goalkeeper, three big shots are needed. Most other two lock Zarate and Pandev. But then we make them play with a center-pivot and a solid and aggressive midfield capable of supporting the attack with three points. Why port the courage points, only the unconscious mockery - see Florence - and disappointments. Read More..

Lazio's £40m spending plan

Lazio will spend £40m this summer as they look to hold on to their established names and sign loan stars Mauro Zarate and Francelino Matuzalem permanently. The Biancocelesti are locked in contract talks with Goran Pandev and Cristian Ledesma, who are eager to improve upon their current deals. Pandev is the No.1 priority as German giants Bayern Munich have expressed an interest in the talented Macedonian striker. Meanwhile Zarate has demanded £2m a year to sign from Qatar based outfit Al-Saad, with whom he already has a lucrative contract. Lazio President Claudio Lotito has promised Biancocelesti fans the talented Argentine's signature. Zarate has scored eight goals in Serie A this season. Talks are also in an advanced stage for Matuzalem who, despite making just six appearances for Lazio in 2008-09, has impressed Coach Delio Rossi as a valuable squad player. The 28-year-old Brazilian is available on the cheap as his parent club Real Zaragoza are currently in the Spanish Second Division. Estudiantes defender Marco Angeleri has also revealed the Biancocelesti have made an attempt to sign him. “It's all ok, I am going to Lazio. The situation is going well, it's all in place.” Angeleri told Rome based daily Il Corriere dello Sport. Estudiantes have reportedly received an offer of around £3.8m from Lazio and the deal is all but finalised. Lazio currently lie in 11th place in Serie A and are back in action at the weekend when they travel to Lecce.

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Angeleri : "All done, I'm moving to LAZIO"

Source: Corriere dello Sport.it

Just the desire for Angeleri, "State assured that the situation is fine, it's OK ..." and go through. And 'the promise of Mambrù (this is the nickname of Marcos). He made yesterday Estudiantes managers. In an informal contact has reassured his move to Lazio, a gesture that sweeps away the voices and the defeat of these days. Success at the Country Club, the withdrawal of Bell City, the headquarters of the red and white site north of La Plata. Indiscretions are collected in Argentina and confirmed by the staff of the President Matias Filipas.

THE SOLUTION - Angeleri, wants the turn, wants the Lazio, is doing by "intermediary" between his attorneys el'Estudiantes. The Argentine has communicated to the managers who will speak later today with Fernando Hidalgo and Miguel Pires, its representatives, to unblock the situation. He also promoted a meeting between the manager el'Estudiantes, a summit which was scheduled for tomorrow. Will clarify the facts and put aside the friction. Hidalgo, rather than the socio Pires, has tried to hinder the operation Estudiantes accusing of having sold the player to hold it in Sydney without consideration. The claim has the right to transfer Angeleri parameter to zero in June, but the club can boast of Argentine economic demands. But the Estudiantes, received the offer of 3.8 million from Lazio, has closed the agreement with biancocelesti (plus a strong clause that in case of termination of the contract protects the club and is recognized by the Federation Argentina. Concerns have grown players in the youth sector). The fact is that the node is about to melt, just the desire to Angeleri. Read More..