Simone Inzaghi: I Stayed Out Of Love For Lazio

A late goal from Simone Inzaghi spared Lazio’s blushes at the Stadio Olimpico as the league leaders managed to salvage a 1-1 draw against newly promoted Lecce. The hosts looked to be heading for only their second defeat of the season following Simone Tiribocchi’s first-half opener for Lecce, but Biancoceleste substitute Inzaghi was in the right place at the right time to snatch an equaliser and a point for Lazio in the final minute.

All the talk at Lazio in recent times has revolved around the goals scored by Goran Pandev and Mauro Zarate, as well as the imminent return of captain Tomasso Rocchi from injury. This week is different though, as Simone Inzaghi grabbed the headlines after his late goal salvaged a point against Lecce this weekend and kept them top of the table.

Despite going through tough times with the club over the last four years, and feeling unwanted for spells, the player stayed in the capital to fight for his spot on the team. “I was sure that I would return to being competitive,” said the player. “I trained at Formello, away from the squad, working hard and with determination, hoping that the situation would change,” said the player.

“It's not easy to work hard when you know that you are starting from last place, but I didn't give up. I stayed because of my love for this club,” asserted Inzaghi.

Peter Pedroncelli