First halfLazio came out like gangbusters, pinning Fiorentina deep and carving out chances, particularly off Viola mistakes in possession. The set piece defending was even worse: Nicolò Fagioli made not one but two huge goal line saves off Lazio corners, and Rolando Mandragora had another. Lazio started pumping the ball forward and it eventually found Mattia Zaccagni in the box. Lazio had at least half a dozen chances from dead balls that should’ve been turned home. What’s nextLike a balloon full of farts, Fiorentina keeps rising, this time to 18th place with 13 points.

Source: The Nation January 07, 2026 22:49 UTC