Jose Mourinho teased Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri ahead of Roma’s upcoming Derby della Capitale clash.
The Giallorossi secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the Europa Conference League following their 1-1 draw with Dutch side Vitesse last night, with Tammy Abraham’s last minute equaliser allowing the team to avoid going through extra time.
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Speaking to Sky Sports Italia (via LazioNews24) after the match, Mourinho reacted to the draw against Vitesse and teased Sarri ahead of Roma’s derby against Lazio.
I’m happy that we passed the round, less happy that we had to play with so many players who will be on the pitch on Sunday in the derby, while the Lazio players were smoking cigarettes with Sarri, but it’s because Vitesse are good.
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Lazio currently sit 5th in the Serie A table with 59 points, one ahead of Roma and Atalanta. A win for either side is key on Sunday as both teams look to secure European qualification, something that has a significant impact on the budget ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Biancocelesti won the first derby this meeting 3-2 thanks to goals from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Pedro and Felipe Anderson. All the tickets allocated to both teams have been sold out, setting up an incredible atmosphere at the Stadio Olimpico.
