Gattuso dejected as Lazio falls to Mantova in Coppa Italia
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:45 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso expressed disappointment after the team's defeat to Mantova, eliminating them from the Coppa Italia in Gattuso's competitive debut. Mantova took the lead in the 75th minute with a goal from Francesco Ruocco and sealed the win with a second goal just before the final whistle. Gattuso criticized his players for their lack of execution and acknowledged that they need to work on their weaknesses. Alessio Romagnoli did not participate due to tendon pain, and Gattuso stated that his absence was not related to transfer market issues. The team now faces a challenging road ahead to improve their performance.
- •Lazio loses 0-2 to Mantova in Coppa Italia on August 16.
- •Gattuso labels the loss a 'punch in the face'.
- •Francesco Ruocco scored twice for Mantova.
- •Alessio Romagnoli missed the match due to tendon pain.
- •Gattuso emphasizes the need for improvement and hard work.
- 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Gattuso: Lazio ‘took a punch in the face’ with shock Coppa Italia elimination
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — “A Punch in the Face” – Gattuso Analyzes Shocking Lazio Defeat, Explains Romagnoli’s Absence
"Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso was left dejected after crashing out of the Coppa Italia at the hands of Mantova on his competitive debut.Mantova Eliminates Lazio From the Coppa ItaliaThe Biancoceles...
"Gennaro Gattuso apologised to Lazio fans after suffering a 2-0 home loss to Serie B side Mantova, facing elimination from the Coppa Italia in the Round of 64: ‘We took a punch to the face,’ he sai...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 8:45 AMGattuso: Lazio ‘took a punch in the face’ with shock Coppa Italia elimination
Gennaro Gattuso apologised to Lazio fans after suffering a 2-0 home loss to Serie B side Mantova, facing elimination from the Coppa Italia in the Round of 64: ‘We took a punch to the face,’ he sai...
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 8:05 AM“A Punch in the Face” – Gattuso Analyzes Shocking Lazio Defeat, Explains Romagnoli’s Absence
Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso was left dejected after crashing out of the Coppa Italia at the hands of Mantova on his competitive debut.Mantova Eliminates Lazio From the Coppa ItaliaThe Biancoceles...
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