But Scott Parker’s side had otherwise been the better team, creating the more clearer-cut chances and limiting their Serie A opponents to very little.
Regardless of the result, Parker will be able to take plenty from the friendly outing – with the Clarets looking comfortable out of possession in their back three system, while also looking fluid with their build-up play.
Here’s how Burnley’s players rated:
NOTE: Max Weiss is the only substitute to be given a rating, having come on at half-time.
Matteo Cancellieri scored Lazio's winner with 15 minutes remaining (Photo by Marco Rosi - SS Lazio/Getty Images)
1. Key moment
Matteo Cancellieri scored Lazio's winner with 15 minutes remaining (Photo by Marco Rosi - SS Lazio/Getty Images) Photo: Marco Rosi - SS Lazio
Had a couple of nervy moments on the ball, but otherwise distributed well and made a couple of routine saves before being replaced at the break.
2. Vaclav Hladky - 6/10
Had a couple of nervy moments on the ball, but otherwise distributed well and made a couple of routine saves before being replaced at the break. Photo: George Wood
Wing-back role seems to suit him. Got in around the back on more than one occasion, denied with a close-range header after beating the keeper to a deep cross. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
3. Oliver Sonne - 8/10
Wing-back role seems to suit him. Got in around the back on more than one occasion, denied with a close-range header after beating the keeper to a deep cross. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
Showed his class once again. His pinpoint diagonals in particular bring something different. If he has lost some pace, I’ve not seen it yet. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
4. Kyle Walker - 8/10
Showed his class once again. His pinpoint diagonals in particular bring something different. If he has lost some pace, I’ve not seen it yet. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard