Gattuso plans to give Samuel Gigot another chance at Lazio
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:55 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Lazio defender Samuel Gigot is poised for a revival under new head coach Gennaro Gattuso. After a challenging season hampered by an ankle injury that kept him off the field, Gigot will get an opportunity to reestablish himself in the starting lineup. Gattuso, familiar with Gigot from their time together at Olympique Marseille, is reportedly keen to leverage Gigot’s experience as the team prepares for potential defensive changes. With key defenders like Alessio Romagnoli facing departures, Gattuso may rely on Gigot to fortify the squad as they move forward.
- •Samuel Gigot likely returns to play under Gennaro Gattuso at Lazio.
- •Gigot's previous season was sidelined by surgical ankle injury.
- •Alessio Romagnoli may leave for Al-Sadd, affecting Lazio's defense.
- •Gattuso values Gigot's experience from their time at Marseille.
- •Lazio may seek to bolster their defense with new signings.
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