Gattuso Opens Up About Nearly Quitting Coaching After Lazio’s Juventus Win

Gennaro Gattuso admitted that he once considered walking away from management as he reflected on Lazio’s impressive 3-0 victory over Juventus. The Italian coach has since changed his approach to the game and believes the strong bond within his squad is helping the team exceed expectations.

Lazio moved level with Inter Milan at the top of Serie A after goals from Oliver Provstgaard, Gustav Isaksen and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru which secured a memorable win in Turin. Gattuso described the result as a significant step forward for his players, particularly in terms of their mentality.

The coach also stressed that Lazio must avoid becoming distracted by their position in the table. He believes that the team is capable of surprises if they remain focused on their performances rather than their standing, with the next match against Parma already on his mind.

Gattuso credited the players and the club for building a positive environment despite the limited spending in the transfer market this summer. He said that his previous experiences abroad had helped him to mature as a coach and change how he handles the squad, while maintaining firm expectations on the pitch.

The victory marked Gattuso’s first win at Juventus’ stadium as a manager. Despite Lazio’s excellent start to the season, he insists that there is still plenty of work to do and wants his team to maintain the same intensity in the upcoming weeks.