Roma legend Francesco Totti has described the Derby della Capitale as “a derby not like every other”, forward of Sunday’s match between Lazio and the Giallorossi.
It’s a important match for each groups, as Lazio look to bounce again from a shaky begin to the season and Roma search for their first derby victory underneath new head coach Gian Piero Gasperini.
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, Totti mentioned “It’s a naturally tough match to play but naturally lovely. And above all, Rome experiences it otherwise from all the things else.”
GENOA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Francesco Totti, former captain of Roma, reacts previous to kick-off within the Serie A TIM match between Genoa CFC and AS Roma at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on September 28, 2023 in Genoa, Italy. (Photograph by Simone Arveda/Getty Photographs)
“Each derby is totally different,” he continued, “gained, misplaced, drawn, it’s all the time important. It’s regular that those gained are those to recollect most however simply being a part of the match is an unforgettable feeling. Solely those that are Roman perceive the significance and worth of this match.”
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Totti identifies Lazio risk and hopes for Roma to complete prime 4
The long-lasting Italian legend additionally commented on his .
“I feel they lacked the mentality, the willpower and the need to win. Perhaps they took the sport just a little flippantly,” he mentioned, “they thought it will be just a little simpler after the primary two consecutive victories.”
Then, Totti was requested to single out gamers of significance for the 2 sides.
For Roma, nevertheless, the retired ahead refused to call people: “I feel the group as a result of the person can’t do a lot by himself anyway. It’s the solely solution to flip the web page, keep united, attempt to play an incredible sport and with nice willpower.”
SASSUOLO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Mattia Zaccagni of SS Lazio compete for the ball with Tarik Muharemovic of US Sassuolo throughout the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and SS Lazio at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on September 14, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Photographs)
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For Lazio, Totti recognized Italian winger Mattia Zaccagni as a supply of hazard however argued that “I feel with the formation Gasperini adopts, he’ll create an excellent cage for him.”
The Italian then seemed forward to Roma’s goals for the season, stating “I hope Roma can end within the prime 4. That’s everybody’s principal goal, particularly the followers. They need to return to the highest stage as it is just proper that Roma deserve a contest just like the Champions League.”