Zaccagni Reveals Lazio Teammate Asked to Take Penalty Against OGC Nice

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·4 October 2024

Zaccagni Reveals Lazio Teammate Asked to Take Penalty Against OGC Nice

Lazio captain Mattia Zaccagni confirmed Taty Castellanos was also interested in converting the spot-kick in the UEFA Europa League contest against OGC Nice.

The Biancocelesti maintained a perfect record in the tournament with a home victory against the Ligue 1 by four goals to one. They now sit on top of the table with six points and a +6 goal difference. Pedro broke the deadlock for the Italian capital side, while Castellanos scored a brace before earning a penalty kick.

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Castellanos Wanted the Penalty

Therefore, the Argentine was hoping to convert it himself and complete a hat-trick, but Zaccagni rejected his request, as he was keen to get on the scoresheet after coming off the bench. The club captain discussed this episode in his post-match interview with Sky Sport Italia (via La Lazio Siamo Noi).

Where is Taty? (laughs Zaccagni). The coach says that we have to decide this matter on the pitch so there are no problems on this front. Taty wanted to get a tripletta, but I also wanted to score.

Zaccagni on Lazio Seniors & Baroni

Zaccagni also emphasized the importance of the role that he and the other senior players must play in helping the youngsters assimilate while praising Marco Baroni’s work.

Many young players have joined, but it is also true that there are experienced players who have been here for a long time and must put the boys on the right path, and this is what we’re doing. The coach is a great person, as well as a great manager. It was easy for everyone to immediately form a great bond. I think he is doing an excellent job.