Gennaro Gattuso has put Lazio on alert before Lazio Vs Parma, saying the side must start with the right mentality and treat Parma as an opponent that can punish any lapse. His warning was blunt: mistakes are part of football, he said, but underestimating the other team would be the biggest one.
The timing matters because the comments came in the immediate buildup to a Serie A match that Lazio now cannot approach casually. Gattuso pointed to Parma's ability to keep creating chances even when 2 goals down against Torino as proof that the game can turn quickly if concentration slips.
He also used the session to update the condition of several players. Gustav Isaksen, he said, has exceptional potential and speed. Danilo Cataldi has been in good condition for about 10 days, though he has not played because of tactical choices. Albert Gudmundsson may be ready before the match against Napoli, after the club hopes he will return to running without pain in 10 days.
There was a careful tone around the longer absences as well. Nicolò Rovella and Adam Marusic are expected to start partial training with the group in 4 or 5 days, but Gattuso made clear he does not want anyone rushed back for fear of a fresh setback. Taylor's situation, meanwhile, will be decided only after his physical condition is assessed in the coming hours.
That leaves Lazio with a clear message and a narrow margin for error. Gattuso praised spirit and commitment in training, but he paired that with a warning that fits the moment: the next step is not talk, but a disciplined start against Parma and a check on who is actually ready to play it.
