Lazio President Claudio Lotito Backs Marco Baroni but Tells Him To Change His Selections | OneFootball

Lazio owner Claudio Lotito had some words of support for Marco Baroni who has been under scrutiny as of late.

The Background

The 62-year-old manager enjoyed a superb first half in his maiden campaign at Formello, but the team’s results and performances have plummetted as of late. The undeniable drop has been agonizingly illustrated by the shocking 0-5 defeat at the hands of Bologna.

Claudio Lotito ‘Satisfied’ With Marco Baroni

After the contest, Lazio Sporting Director Angelo Fabiani failed to confirm the manager, but instead made it clear how everyone will be assessed by the end of the season. Nevertheless, Lotito adopted a leaner approach during his meeting with the coach, at least according to Il Messaggero (via Calciomercato) who revealed the president’s works.

Claudio Lotito Wants More Rotation

Therefore the source believes Lotito emphasized the need to tweak the starting lineup on a more recurring basis as was the case at the start of the season. Baroni might argue that the injury problems have been forcing his hand, and that the decisive nature of the fixtures at this crucial stage of the season requires fielding the best available lineup.

However, it appears that the hierarchy is convinced that some key players could do with a lighter schedule, while others – like January signings Reda Belahyane, Arijon Ibrahimovic and Oliver Provestgaard – deserve some of the spotlight. So it remains to be seen if the manager will oblige.