Lazio manager Edoardo Reja has praised Hernanes for his match-winning goal against Udinese in Serie A.

The Brazilian struck in the 90th minute to give the Biancocelesti a 3-2 win.

"It was about time we saw a win away from home, as that hadn't happened in too long," Reja told Sky Sport Italia.

"Considering the way the game was going, I didn't think we'd even get a point today. Hernanes came out with an incredible goal, this is the Prophet I know.

"Hernanes had the right attitude today and was firing up the lads in the locker room. I gave him a hand, he cares about the club colours and wants to be important for this team."

Hernanes joined Lazio from Sao Paulo in August 2010.