Kenneth Taylor scores in friendly following training ground row with Gennaro Gattuso
After being sent off the training pitch earlier in the week, Kenneth Taylor responded by scoring in Lazio's 6-3 friendly win over Avellino.
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Lazio midfielder Kenneth Taylor has provided an immediate response to his recent training ground altercation with head coach Gennaro Gattuso. The Dutchman featured in Lazio's 6-3 friendly victory over Avellino, making an impact by scoring the final goal of the match.
Earlier this week, footage surfaced showing an animated Gattuso sending Taylor off the training pitch. While the specific nature of the disagreement remains undisclosed, the player's agent, Guido Albers, described the incident as a minor emotional outburst and emphasized that Gattuso holds Taylor's competitive character in high regard.
Taylor, who entered the match against Avellino as a second-half substitute, capitalized on a defensive error to seal the 6-3 win. Despite this positive contribution, speculation regarding his future at the club persists. The midfielder, signed from Ajax in January 2026, is reportedly attracting interest from several clubs in the Premier League.