Tudor insists Lazio ‘not frustrated’ with Inter equaliser

Igor Tudor insists he is not ‘frustrated’ with Lazio conceding a late equaliser against Inter that damages their hopes of taking sixth place. ‘It was a point gained.’

The Biancocelesti had far more to ask of this game than their opponents, who were just gearing up for the presentation of the Serie A trophy, and had taken the lead through Daichi Kamada.

However, after several big Ivan Provedel saves and Lautaro Martinez hitting the upright, Denzel Dumfries nodded in the Alexis Sanchez free kick at the 87^th minute to equalise.

It means if Roma beat Genoa this evening, then it will be extremely unlikely that Lazio catch them in sixth place.

“I don’t think it was a missed opportunity at all, it was a point gained,” insisted Tudor in a press conference.

“I congratulate my lads, but yes there are a few regrets, as we were leading 1-0 near the end and it’s impressive to come here and play so well against a team that is perhaps second or third best in Europe.”

Tudor still tweaking Lazio tactics

Tudor continues his tactical experimentation after taking over from Maurizio Sarri and used Kamada along with Mattia Zaccagni in support of centre-forward Taty Castellanos.

“I usually don’t comment on individual performances, but Kamada and Nicolò Rovella played very well. We are working hard, in the gym too, and the players ultimately decide how far they will go.

“We are more organised and have the right distances between players now, giving us greater solidity. If you face Inter and let them start playing out from the back, you won’t see the ball. They are the best in the world at that.”

The coach again reacted with irritation when asked if he had regrets or felt frustrated by this draw.

“No regrets, I am not frustrated. I am very happy and proud. They pushed hard and we were unable to keep enough of the ball, but that was natural.”