Reja thrilled after ´extraordinary´ comeback

Lazio players would have a monument built in their honour if it was up to coach Edy Reja, after their astonishing comeback against Cesena.

Playing with 10 men for nearly an hour, Lazio recovered from two goals down to claim a 3-2 victory on Thursday, jumping to third on the Serie A table in the process.

“The boys have been extraordinary,” Reja told Sky Sport Italia. “This game is like winning the derby for me.”

“This is a team that gives every last drop of sweat; you should build them a monument!”

“What did I tell the team during the break? I calmed the boys down and I just said that we were stronger than Cesena and that we just had to get out there and believe it.”

“I was certain that we would turn the game around.”

Lazio’s victory has drawn them to within two points of second-placed AC Milan, albeit having a played game more than Massimiliano Allegri’s side, who face Udinese on Saturday.