Marco Baroni’s project has surprised everyone. But now Lazio is ready to sacrifice a valuable piece, without going into crisis
35 milioni e via: Lazio, problema già risolto (Foto: Ansa) – serieanews.com
When Lazio said goodbye to Luis Alberto, Immobile and Felipe Anderson last year, few would have bet on such a quick resurgence. Yet Marco Baroni, who arrived amidst a thousand misgivings, has turned those predictions upside down and led the biancocelesti to see the Champions League up close again. Credit to a project that has been rejuvenated, built with intelligence and guided with pulse.
There was no shortage of new players: Rovella has taken over the midfield, Isaksen has stepped up, Castellanos has asserted himself up there in front. And then there are the confirmations: Zaccagni, Guendouzi, Mario Gila. But the name that most illuminated the first leg, splitting games and defenses, was a purchase who arrived somewhat quietly but authored a very important season.
Having arrived from Arsenal with the label of bet-and a less than reassuring injury list-Nuno Tavares has found in Rome the continuity he had always lacked. Explosive in the first months, he has suffered a slight decline, but his record remains abundantly positive. So much so that now in the Premier – and beyond – they are coming back knocking.
Because Lotito has already changed the paradigm. The new mantra reads, “everyone is important, no one is indispensable.” Translated: even Nuño can leave, as long as the right offer arrives.
Lazio, Tavares può andar via: occhi in casa Fiorentina
But how much is this fair offer? In the case of Tavares it could be between 35 and 40 million euros. And here comes the central point: there is no worry. The problem could solve itself, because never before has the Italian league offered a myriad of very interesting left wingers like this year.
Lazio, Tavares può andar via: occhi in casa Fiorentina (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
Of names there are several. Some are hard to reach, such as Bologna’s Miranda, armored by a fabulous season; then there is, for example, Parma’s Valeri with whom, however, it is hard to imagine a comeback after negotiations to bring him home fell through last year.
The good name, however, may come from Florence. His name is Fabiano Parisi. A pure talent, he was supposed to take the place that was Biraghi’s for years, but between injuries, changing hierarchies and Palladino’s choices – who often preferred Gosens to him – Parisi found himself on the sidelines again. Como thought seriously about it in January, but in the end nothing materialized.
Now, at the end of the season, the topic will become hot again. Because Parisi wants to play. And if he will not be a starter in Florence, then he will move on. Lazio, for its part, can also boast excellent relations with agent Mario Giuffredi, who also manages captain Zaccagni. This is not a detail. The scenario is already outlined: if Tavares leaves, a door could open for Parisi.
A choice that would also be a message: you don’t always need to look abroad to find good solutions. Sometimes, you just need to look at home.
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