Juan Sebastian Veron backs Lazio to challenge for Serie A title

Former Lazio midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron has identified the Rome club as one of the leading contenders to win the Serie A title.

Speaking to SportWeek, Veron praised Lazio’s unbeaten start to the season. After 11 rounds, the club have collected 29 points – their best total at this stage of the championship.

Lazio are one point ahead of Inter and two clear of Roma in the standings. They remain the only team among the leading contenders yet to suffer a defeat.

Veron knows what it takes to succeed with Lazio, having won the Italian title with the club in 2000.

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