Lazio Vs Torino Share Points, Immobile: Tough Match, Il Toro Is Very Tough

JAKARTA - Ciro Immobile said Lazio should be able to accept a 1-1 draw against Torino even though it was a bit disappointing. He also stressed that he likes to receive praise and criticism when it is deserved.

In matchday 32 of Serie A last night, Pietro Pellegri put Il Toro ahead at the Stadio Olimpico. However, Immobile managed to meet Sergej Milinkovic-Savic's cross at the back post to equalize.

"It was a difficult game, we needed to improve our approach in the second half. Last week wasn't the best either, if we had kept the scoreline 0-0 any longer, we might have struggled to win it in the end," Immobile told Sky Sport Italia after the game.

“Because of that, Il Toro are very tough and press you all over the pitch. We didn't move the ball fast enough, they were very difficult to penetrate and we have to accept this point.

"We know fourth place is still a long way off, with Juventus' draw we could have closed the gap a little bit, but it will still be difficult. We are more focused on our own personal growth process.”

Immobile is Italy's still active Serie A top scorer, remains at the top of the Capocannoniere ladder at the moment, and has scored 25 goals in three consecutive seasons.

Is that enough to stop him as a scapegoat for Italy's failure to qualify for the Qatar World Cup?

"No, that's not enough. As I said, criticism is part of football and I accept it. What I don't accept is an unwarranted abomination. I accept praise and criticism where appropriate, but some people enjoy themselves with this.

"What remains above all else is the disappointment of not qualifying for the World Cup. We all share that responsibility.”

Speaking to DAZN last night, Immobile was also asked if he would continue his international duty.

"I don't know, I haven't decided yet."