Lazio Player Ratings vs Ajax: Pedro Rolls Back the Years | OneFootball

Lazio veteran Pedro was unanimously picked as the Man of the Match following his sensational display against Ajax on Thursday night.

A Team in Form

The Biancocelesti prevailed over the Lancers on their own turf in Amsterdam by three goals to one, thus maintaining their spot on top of the table. The Italian capital side has been firing on all cylinders since Marco Baroni’s arrival. At this point, it’s hard to bet against the Italian tactician who might as well hit the jackpot should he visit a casino. Speaking of online casino games, if you’re looking for a guide that provides you with all the latest on Sweet Bonanza Fruit Slot and many other cool features, make sure to follow the link.

Lazio Prevail over Ajax Away from Home

Despite traveling to the Netherlands without their fans who were banned by a controversial embargo imposed by the local authorities in Amsterdam, Lazio still produced a stellar display at the Johan Cruyff Arena, while Pedro emerged as the ultimate star of the show.

Pedro Earn Man of the Match Honor

The 37-year-old provided a fabulous assist on Loum Tchaouna’s opener, picking up the young Frenchman’s run with a clever through ball. The Spanish veteran was the one who eventually sealed the victory with a brilliant curler. Therefore, he was named the Man of the Match by the most renowned Italian newspapers. The former Barcelona man received grades between 7.5 and 8.

Loum Tchaouna & Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Shine

Tchaouna wasn’t too far behind. The youngster opened the scoring and then repaid the favor to Pedro by setting up the third goal with an outrageous backheel. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru bagged the second goal as his shot went just over the line, so he also earned reputable grades (between 7 and 7.5).

Lazio Player Ratings

So here are all the ratings from the mainstream Italian news sources as published by La Lazio Siamo Noi.

CORRIERE DELLO SPORT – Mandas 7, Lazzari 6, Marusic (1’ st) 6,5, Patric 7, Gila (27’ st) 6, Gigot 7, Pellegrini 5,5, Tavares (24’ st) 7,5, Rovella 7,5, Dele-Bashiru 7,5, Tchaouna 7,5, Dia 6,5,  Zaccagni (1’ st) 7, Pedro 8, Guendouzi (43’ st) sv, Castellanos 6, Baroni (all.) 8.

MESSAGGERO – Mandas 6, Lazzari 6, Gigot 7, Patric 7, Pellegrini 5,5, Rovella 7,5, Dele-Bashiru 7,5, Tchaouna 7,5, Dia 6, Pedro 8, Castellanos 6,5, Marusic 6,5, Zaccagni 7, Tavares 7, Gila 6, Guendouzi s.v, Baroni 8.

GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT – Mandas 6,5, Lazzari 5,5, Marusic 6,5, Gigot 7, Patric 5,5, Gila 6, Pellegrini 6, Tavares 6,5, Rovella 6,5, Dele-Bashiru 7, Tchaouna 7,5, Dia 7,5, Dia 6, Zaccagni 6,5, Castellanos 6, Guendouzi s.v. Baroni 7,5.

LEGGO – Mandas 6,5, Lazzari 5,5, Marusic 6, Gigot 6,5, Patric 7, Gila 6, Pellegrini 5,5, Tavares 6,5, Dele-Bashiru 7, Rovella 7, Tchaouna 7,5, Dia 6,5, Zaccagni 6,5, Pedro 8, Guendouzi N/A, Castellanos 5,5, Baroni 7,5.