The Laziali

The start of a new era

The Aquilotti have had one of their worst seasons since the end of the Cragnotti era. They were miserably dumped out of the Champions League at the group stages and they finished mid-table which is poor by Lotito’s high standards.

It has not been a vintage campaign by anymeans and Rossi is looking forward to a new cycle at the Olimpico.

“This team is worthy of a UEFA Cup place. We have not had a good season at all and we have to apologise to our fans,” said Rossi.

“We have to criticise ourselves as last year we were brilliant but this year we are all to blame, including myself.

“Maybe some people are at more fault than others but all of us are to blame.

“We need to restart from next season and put this poor campaign behind us.

“A cycle has ended this year and a new one will begin next season and we need to begin aiming high with no if’s or but’s and this will be our project.”

The Biancocelesti will be hoping to bring in some new faces to the side as they look to freshen up and challenge for European places next term following a disastrous campaign.