Mar 9, 2016 3:30:08 AM
Stefano Pioli needs Lazio to overcome a poor run of recent form to progress against Sparta Prague in the Europa League.
Lazio head coach Stefano Pioli acknowledged his players are struggling for confidence ahead of their Europa League last-16 tie with Sparta Prague.
After finishing third in Serie A in 2014-15, the capital club is down in eighth position this time around – a massive 18 points behind rival Roma, which now sits in the position Lazio occupied last season.
Pioli's side has only won two of its last nine matches in all competitions ahead of its trip to the Czech Republic for Thursday's first leg, with the return match to follow on March 17.