Lazio defeats Ascoli in friendly with support from 3,000 fans

Lazio's head coach Gennaro Gattuso expressed gratitude to roughly 3,000 fans who traveled for the team's away friendly against Ascoli on August 3. Lazio secured a 2-1 victory, with goals from Mattia Zaccagni and Petar Ratkov. Despite the fans' support on the road, organized groups are boycotting home games in protest against club president Claudio Lotito. Gattuso acknowledged the need for improvement at home and discussed the team's plans to add new signings, including a striker and a center-back. He also provided updates on injured players and reflected on the team's tactical approach during the match.

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