“This draw perfectly sums up the way our season is going at this moment,” said the Coach after a 3-3 thriller.

It interrupted a run of five consecutive defeats, but there naturally have to be regrets after leading 3-0 with half an hour to go.

“When we conceded the goal for 3-1, we became gripped by fear. Lazio saw that and took advantage. We sat increasingly deep, relaxed and in the end were caught.

“We wanted the victory, but had convinced ourselves that we had already won.”

At least Antonio Di Natale returned to the scoresheet with a brace, but this result can only further damage Udinese’s confidence.

“At least we stopped the losing streak. Now we have to stay calm, because that is the only way to return to victory.”