28 April 2026
28 April 2026

Post-Lazio press conference with Runjaic and Okoye

Coach and goalkeeper reflect on Monday's six-goal thriller

After the game against Lazio, Kosta Runjaic and Maduka Okoye took questions from the media in the Stadio Olimpico press room.
 
Runjaic: “Anything can happen in football. We were excellent in the first half. Maybe we were a bit too calm on the ball as we could have played it forward more quickly but it's not easy against Lazio because they're a well-organised team.
 
“We seemed to be dominating the match and then one situation changed the game in the second half. We had some clear chances and if you don't take them, there's always the risk you'll concede. Unfortunately we conceded right at the death. I'm not completely happy but if you're not happy after drawing away with Lazio, it's a good sign.
 
“You don't often see six goals in a Serie A match. I think the fans and those watching on TV will have enjoyed it.
 
“We made some mistakes but we have to move on and I'm optimistic about the last four games. I'm confident the players will have learnt the lesson. On the third goal we shouldn't have let Lazio's winger cross the ball. With a touch of luck, it could have been offside. [Juan] Arizala is young. Goals are down to lots of things and we'll analyse everything that happened during the game.”
 
Okoye: “Right now it feels like we've dropped two points but I think tomorrow we'll realise that we earned an important point at Lazio – it's not easy to do that. We're disappointed at the moment but we have to look forward.
 
“This is football. We were ahead and we were behind at different times. It's a shame about the late goal we conceded but it was good to watch for the fans. We'll look at where we can improve in the coming days.”