Lazio host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Sunday, with kick-off at 14.00 GMT and 15.00 CET. Ahead of the game, Gennaro Gattuso said his side want consistency.
Gattuso sets out Lazio's aim
“We want to give a sense of consistency to what we are doing, and our fitness tests show the players recovered well from the midweek round,” said Gattuso.
GOAL said Lazio share top spot with Inter.
Gattuso said: “Our target is 40 points. I am not used to seeing the table like this, but we have a road ahead of us and we need to be prepared. What I can say is that if we play with enthusiasm, it’s better. There are 29 games to go, a lot of points up for grabs, then we’ll see where we end up.”
Cagliari's recent run
Gattuso said Cagliari are dangerous on the counter-attack.
Cagliari are coming off three consecutive defeats.
Football Italia said Cagliari's three consecutive defeats included a 4-2 loss in this stadium to Roma on Tuesday evening.
Gattuso on setbacks and support
Gattuso said: “Football is made up of incidents, and they went against us that day, but the great thing about this sport is it gives you another opportunity. The important thing is to learn and improve, not get depressed. I am fortunate to have support from friends and family, including a wife of 30 years, she was always there during my toughest moments.”
Gattuso said Tuesday felt almost like a title celebration.
Contact with the president
Gattuso said: “I speak to the president often. He is very involved, and tonight he is coming for a meal, as he has done on other home matchdays. It is right that he is there and speaks to the players. Of course, he sees some things differently from me, but there is great respect and communication between us.”
Gattuso said he is not thinking about the January transfer window and hopes nothing happens because it would be a shame.
