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Yes, that draw is enough to make Lazio maintain its unbeaten status in the Champions League this season. In their first match, they overthrew Borussia Dortmund 3-1, then drew 1-1 away to Club Brugge and Zenit St Petersburg despite appearing without their star players.
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The Biancocelesti’s appearance is considered to have exceeded all expectations after playing without the main retainer in that match. So Inzaghi said he was satisfied with what his troops had shown while in Russia.
“In the two away games in the Champions League, we only had 13 players, Luiz Felipe felt pain in his calf this morning so he could only play for five minutes. “This team exceeded all expectations and I can only congratulate them,” said Inzaghi told Footbalitalia.
Before the match, there was a controversy involving Ciro Immobile, Thomas Strakosha and Lucas Leiva. The three players tested positive for Covid-19 based on a swab conducted by UEFA. But not the test results in Serie A.
“It’s a shame to be in a situation like this, we really struggle and can only imagine how Lazio would have to play without Immobile, Luis Alberto, Leiva, Stefan Radu, Senad Lulic, Strakosha and Gonzalo Escalante. I can only thank those who sacrificed themselves because they had to play every two and a half days, “said Inzaghi.
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In addition, the 44-year-old coach praised Felipe Caicedo’s performance in the match. The reason is, he became the savior of his team by scoring a goal in the 82nd minute after previously falling behind by Aleksandr Yerokhin in the 32nd minute.
“I’m very happy with Caicedo because he deserved his first goal in the Champions League. He is always loved at Lazio for giving his all when played, he also has problems with his shoulders for these 15 days, so we have to do something during the international break, “said Inzaghi.
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