Lazio veteran Luis Alberto has taken aim at Serie A.

The Spaniards says the standard has stagnated.

He said, "It's a league that hasn't evolved much. In Italy we play a lot with three-man defences, with man marking.

“Napoli, Lazio, Sassuolo and Fiorentina are the only four teams that play a European style of football. Juve's football is a bit different. Juventus' point deduction? No comment."

Alberto also touched on how close he came to joining Cadiz last month

“I was not having a good time when I got the news that they wanted me. I really appreciated Cadiz's interest, but in January it's not easy. I don't want to end things badly with Lazio. When I leave, I'll talk to the president, the sporting director and the coach with whom I have a great relationship.

“I owe almost everything to Lazio. The club and the fans love me. It would be stupid to break off badly with them. Until the last day I'll give everything for Lazio, trying to get the team into the Champions League."