Lazio striker Ciro Immobile was happy to score in their 2-2 draw with Lecce last night.

Immobile has endured an injury-plagued season, but was pleased to bounce back on Friday.

He said, "It's normal for a forward to go through years like this, this one was not very lucky for me from the point of view physically, technically and in terms of goals.

"The important thing is that the team is doing well, we have to suffer, sometimes we are afraid to take off. The goal at the end of the first half didn't help us and we saw it at the start of the second half.

"Yes, I have to chase away the negativity I've had lately. I have to improve mentally, it was tough, even the (car) accident got in the way. Everything happened but the important thing is that the team continues to fight as it did tonight.

"I expected to win, there is a bit of bitterness."