Gennaro Gattuso Named October’s Serie A Coach of The Month After Perfect Run
Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso will receive the Serie A Coach of the Month Award for October after registering a perfect record.
Gennaro Gattuso & Lazio Have Been Proving Everyone Wrong This Season
The 48-year-old arrival at Formello was initially met with scepticism, especially after failing to guide the Italian national team to the World Cup a few months earlier. The AC Milan legend admitted that the Azzurri’s playoff heartbreak in Bosnia is a wound that will never heal, and a devastating memory he’ll have to carry with him for the rest of his days.
Luckily for Gattuso, Lazio decided to bet on his services, and he has been repaying the club for the faith put in him by delivering outstanding results since the start of the season. Before the league began, some observers expected the Biancocelesti to finish in the bottom half of the table. These concerns grew following the shocking Coppa Italia exit at the hands of Mantova.
But ten rounds into the season, Lazio are leading the Serie A standings with 28 points from a possible 30. At this stage, identifying the Aquile as genuine title challengers might be premature, but they’re considered a bona fide contender for a Top-Four finish based on the odds provided by BC.Game and other reliable bookmakers.
Gattuso Was The Best Serie A Coach in October
Gattuso’s work surely hasn’t gone unnoticed, as the Calabrian tactician has been chosen as the best Serie A coach in October. The news has been announced on the league’s official accounts on social media.
The Philadelphia Coach of the Month award for October has been awarded to Lazio coach Gennaro Gattuso. The trophy will be presented during the pre-match press conference for Lazio vs. Lecce, scheduled for Saturday, November 21st at 3:00 PM at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. The award was assigned by a jury composed of sports newspaper editors who evaluated the individual coaches based on technical and sporting criteria and the quality of play expressed by their teams.
Why Gattuso Was the Ultimate Choice for the Award
While the other top clubs had endured rollercoaster runs in October, Lazio finished the month with a perfect record. They resumed their campaign after the extended international break with a 3-1 win over Monza at home, before stunning Juventus with a 3-0 victory at the Allianz Stadium. This was followed by another three wins at the expense of Parma (2-1), Sassuolo (6-2), and Cagliari (2-1).
Therefore, Gattuso was the obvious candidate for the award after his team’s flawless run. Perhaps the only other manager who had a claim was Frosinone coach Massimiliano Alvini, as his team has been enjoying a stellar return to the top flight, exceeding all expectations.
However, it was impossible to deny the Lazio gaffer, who not only delivered five victories in October but also oversaw some top-notch displays, particularly at Juventus and Sassuolo.
