With just four points from their first five Serie A games, the Biancocelesti were off to their worst start in twenty years, and confidence was beginning to dwindle. After the Lazio players drew with Monza, the supporters booed them vociferously, and it was obvious that a big response was expected in the match with Torino, which they certainly provided on a warm Roman night.

For the match against the Granata, Maurizio Sarri changed up his Lazio team by using Nicolo Rovella, Manuel Lazzari, and Matias Vecino. Ciro Immobile, Luis Alberto, and Mattia Zaccagni were all rising stars when they first appeared. Before the halftime break, Lazio struggled to establish control of the game against Torino, giving the Granata a few opportunities. But it was evident that Sarri's team was motivated, and this was especially clear in the second half.