Cesena vs Lazio preview - Reja`s resignation revelation

Posted Wednesday, September 21, 2011 by PA

Lazio coach Edy Reja revealed ahead of the game at Cesena that he considered resigning from his post earlier this week.

The 65-year-old claims the "constant" abuse that he and his players received by the club fans had forced him to consider his position.

Lazio players were booed by a section of supporters after Sunday's 2-1 home defeat to Genoa.

"I had a meeting with my team and with the president (Claudio Lotito) and I have decided to continue my adventure with Lazio," Reja said.

"I have been comforted by Lotito and I've had a positive response from my team.

"The situation was not easy nor is it easy. It's difficult to work in Rome.

"Here is not a case of just winning but you have to do so convincingly and even then, you will still be criticised.

"It's true that we played badly against Genoa, that we lost, but you can't throw everything that we did away.

"The criticism here is constant."

Lazio fans are disappointed as their team has yet to claim a win this season.

Reja's side drew 2-2 at AC Milan in their Serie A opener before being held by a 2-2 result against Vaslui in the Europa League.

"I want the fans to stand by the team because we need that," Reja continued. "I will remain as long as possible even though we, the coaches, depend on results.

"It's clear that if results arrive I will continue, otherwise, I will take a decision with the club."

Lazio will get no favours from a Cesena side that has yet to clinch a point this season.

Marco Giampaolo's side lost 3-1 to Napoli before falling 1-0 at Catania.

"We are disappointed not to have taken at least a draw at Catania," Cesena midfielder Giuseppe Colucci said. "But we will give everything to bounce back and get our first points against Lazio."