Ranieri expects ‘sturdy and alive’ Lazio however Roma future is dependent upon new coach
Claudio Ranieri insists Lazio will probably be ‘sturdy and alive’ within the Derby della Capitale on Sunday and argues that Roma’s future will depend upon the ‘possession and the brand new coach.’
The Giallorossi meet Lazio in a vital Derby della Capitale on Sunday. Raneiri previewed the sport at a pre-match press convention on Friday, as ordinary, two days earlier than kick-off.
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“Everybody is obtainable,” the Roma boss mentioned
“I anticipate the Lazio everyone knows. Sturdy and alive with good gamers and a collective model of play. I noticed their final recreation, and whenever you go to locations with that sort of chilly and that pitch, you endure as a result of you aren’t used to it. I imagine Lazio can overturn the consequence within the second leg.”
Lazio misplaced within the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday night time and returned to the capital early on Friday morning. Does this imply Roma are favourites in opposition to their metropolis rivals?
“We’ve additionally made these types of journeys, getting dwelling at 3 or 4 within the morning, however I didn’t say something,” argued Ranieri.
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“I don’t see Lazio going by a tricky time. In any other case, you don’t go to Bergamo and play like they did.
“Since I arrived, I’ve at all times arrange a group that has tried to win. I’ll do the identical the day after tomorrow,” the Roma coach continued.
epa11807741 AS Roma’s Lorenzo Pellegrini (R) scores the 1-0 purpose throughout the Italian Serie A soccer match between AS Roma and SS Lazio, in Rome, Italy, 05 January 2025. EPA-EFE/ETTORE FERRARI
“It doesn’t imply we’ll win, nevertheless it means we’ll battle as we did in opposition to Juventus. We had been good at making them play the best way we needed; that’s a reality. Then we grew within the recreation and managed to attain. I don’t make guarantees, however I wish to work.”
Lorenzo Pellegrini surprisingly began within the first-leg derby in January and had an instantaneous impression by scoring an early opener. Does Ranieri see the identical spark within the Italian midfielder?
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“If I let you know he has that spark, you’ll put him within the [probable] beginning XI,” Ranieri replied.
“So I’ll keep quiet and make my resolution.”
Patrick Vieira was the as Ranieri’s attainable alternative in 2025-26.
“I gained’t speak about it, I’ve already mentioned it,” Ranieri commented.
The Italian tactician will go away Roma on the finish of the season and contribute to discovering the perfect alternative.
“As I mentioned once I arrived, Rome wasn’t in-built a day—that’s an English saying,” he mentioned.
“Certainly, bringing Roma again to the Champions League gained’t take a century. We’re doing our greatest to get nearer. Then, it is going to depend upon the possession and the brand new coach to maintain constructing on the president’s dream.
“Contemplating the difficulties of the January switch window, we made some good selections, between UEFA restrictions and the necessity to signal sure gamers. I imagine they’re worthy of Roma, and naturally, every part might be improved. It will likely be as much as the brand new coach to find out whether or not they’re applicable for Roma’s future.”