In a brutally honest post-match press conference, Maurizio Sarri didn't hold back after Lazio's 3-0 thrashing at home to Inter Milan, pointing the finger firmly at his own team's attitude rather than the quality of the opposition.

The defeat at the Stadio Olimpico was a harsh reality check for the Biancocelesti, but Sarri's focus was already shifting to Wednesday's Coppa Italia final—a match he knows demands a complete transformation in mindset from his players.

"The goal by Lautaro is a result of our approach," Sarri admitted, via TuttoMercatoWeb. "We conceded from a throw-in with two opponents in the area. Usually, you have five or six attackers in there, but today it was too easy. The second goal is the same thing: they made five passes in the area without anyone intervening. We start from the assumption that Inter have enormous quality, but with this attitude, we concede two goals in the first half-hour against any team in Serie A."

On Alessio Romagnoli's red card, Sarri was measured but clear: "In real time, it is a yellow card foul. But if you look at the still image, it is a red, and this is the classic VAR dismissal."

What troubled Sarri more, however, was the inconsistency that followed. "We need to understand why we had five clear chances in numerical inferiority. Isaksen alone could have scored three goals. We need to analyse this match without fear and understand that with this approach, there are no merits for Inter. It is our fault."

Sarri's most telling comments came when he addressed the team's mental preparation, hinting that the players had already mentally checked out ahead of the cup final. "The approach today is the result of the fact that this match counts for nothing and Wednesday's is fundamental. It is a serious mistake to think that a match like today's doesn't matter, because a performance like this can create problems."

For fans and players alike, the message is clear: attitude is everything. As Lazio gear up for their biggest game of the season, Sarri's words serve as a stark reminder that no match can ever be taken lightly—especially when you're wearing the Biancoceleste shirt.