Gattuso: ‘Lazio frankly don’t belong up there’ at top of Serie A table

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Lazio coach Gennaro Gattuso expressed humility after his team's 2-1 win over Parma, saying they 'frankly don’t really belong' at the top of the Serie A table. The victory marked Lazio's seventh win and a draw against Milan in their best-ever start to a Serie A season. Gattuso appreciated his team's mentality, despite initial concerns over Parma's counter-attacks. Lazio are now four points clear of Roma in third place.

Gattuso praised his team's improvement in recent games, noting they maintained intensity and didn't slacken off like they had against Milan and Monza. He emphasized the importance of tempo, stating that a sluggish pace renders the team ineffective. Gattuso also highlighted the benefits of not having European commitments, allowing for intense training and rest.

Gattuso plans to take things one game at a time, acknowledging the historic significance of their current position but staying grounded. He thanked the Curva Nord for their support, despite the ultras' absence from home games due to a protest against President Claudio Lotito. Gattuso also addressed Luca Pellegrini's reinstatement to the squad, citing the player's good behavior in training.