Baroni demands improvement from Dele-Bashiru after Lazio defeat

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Lazio manager, Marco Baroni has called on Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to raise his game after a disappointing display in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to AS Roma, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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Dele-Bashiru, 22, was substituted at half-time, with Senegal international Boulaye Dia replacing him. The Nigerian had impressed in Lazio's 1-1 draw with Atalanta before the New Year, but failed to replicate that form against Roma.

Baroni told DAZN: "Dele-Bashiru is still learning the position and how to control the ball between the lines. We are working to improve the players we have, and he needs to do more."

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The Lazio manager also acknowledged the absence of injured midfielder Matias Vecino, but refused to use it as an excuse for the team's poor performance.

By Olujimi Dare Ogun