Reda Belahyane shines again with SS Lazio

Moroccan international Reda Belahyane seems to have finally found a role that suits his abilities at SS Lazio, having regained his strong presence under the management of Gennaro Gattuso, who has restructured his position and given him new responsibilities in midfield.

Reda Belahyane's situation during Maurizio Sarri's tenure at SS Lazio has been unstable, as the player has not found a regular place among the Italian coach's options. Sarri did not consider him the right choice to fill the role of a defensive midfielder or playmaker, while his appearances in midfield have remained limited compared to several of his teammates.

However, Gattuso's arrival has brought a clear transformation in the situation of Moroccan player Reda Belahyane, as he decided to give him a key role in midfield, assigning him the task of contributing to the build-up of attacks and linking the lines. This has allowed Belahyane to appear in a completely different light compared to what he showed during the previous phase.

The Moroccan midfielder has become a key player in Gattuso's system, also benefiting from the presence of Davide Frattesi and Ken Taylor alongside him, as the duo provides the necessary support and helps him perform his roles in midfield more effectively.

The same source pointed out that the shift in Belahyane's career within the team is not solely related to Gattuso's choices, as the player himself has shown a clear desire to take advantage of the opportunity he has received and prove his ability to contribute.

The match against Genoa was the most significant turning point, as Belahyane participated unexpectedly and delivered a performance that caught the attention of the coaching staff, leading to him gaining more trust from Gattuso.

Since that match, Moroccan international Reda Belahyane has started three consecutive games in the starting lineup, completing all three matches until the final whistle, indicating an increase in his status within the plans of the Italian coach.

With this transformation, it seems that Belahyane has moved beyond the search for a place in the SS Lazio lineup to become one of the essential elements in midfield, benefiting from his playmaking and organizational abilities, under Gattuso's reliance on the role that allows the Moroccan player to optimally utilize his potential.