Sarri Lauds Dele-Bashiru for Ending Goal Drought
Maurizio Sarri, the manager of Lazio, praised midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru after he ended a 13-month goal drought in a spectacular manner. Dele-Bashiru scored a crucial goal in the 47th minute, chipping the Atalanta goalkeeper during the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg at Stadio Olimpico on February 9, 2025.
This marked Dele-Bashiru's first goal for the club since February 9, 2025, when he last scored against AC Monza in Serie A. Sarri emphasized Dele-Bashiru's ability to unsettle defenses with his electrifying pace, which can reach speeds of 36 km/h.
Despite facing criticism earlier in the season, Dele-Bashiru's recent performances in the Coppa Italia have underscored his value to the team. Lazio is set to face Atalanta again in the second leg on April 22, 2025.
Sarri's comments reflect a growing confidence in Dele-Bashiru's contributions to the squad.
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