Gattuso frustrated with Lazio despite 3-1 Monza win: ‘Like the second half against Milan’
Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso expressed frustration with his team's performance despite a 3-1 victory over Monza in Serie A. Gattuso criticized his players for a lackluster second-half display, comparing it to a previous draw against Milan.
Why it matters
The comments highlight the high standards and tactical frustrations of top-tier professional football management during a competitive season.
Lazio are joint-top of the Serie A table after six games thanks to their 3-1 victory over Monza on Sunday afternoon, but head coach Gennaro Gattuso was still not best pleased with what he saw from his players after half-time: "It felt like we were watching the second half against Milan again."
Lazio maintained their winning start to the 2026-27 Serie A season with a 3-1 victory over Monza thanks to goals from Nuno Tavares, Gustav Isaksen and Andera Pinamonti in an empty Stadio Olimpico.
ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 11: Gustav Isaksen of SS Lazio celebrates a second goal with his team mates during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AC Monza at Stadio Olimpico on October 11, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)
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