Stefano Mauri gives Lazio advice for the Coppa Italia Final and Rome Derby. “Our entire season in four days.”
The Coppa Italia Final kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT).
The Aquile won this trophy by beating Roma two years ago, whereas Juve haven’t lifted the Coppa for a decade.
“In my view this is the strongest Lazio side I have every played with. This is a point in our favour,” said Mauri in a Press conference.
Stefano Mauri gives Lazio advice for the Coppa Italia Final and Rome Derby. “Our entire season in four days.”
The Coppa Italia Final kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT).
The Aquile won this trophy by beating Roma two years ago, whereas Juve haven’t lifted the Coppa for a decade.
“In my view this is the strongest Lazio side I have every played with. This is a point in our favour,” said Mauri in a Press conference.
“Of course, it’s also true that the team we’re facing tomorrow is stronger than the Roma we beat that time.
“Finals are particular games and you can feel the pressure from days beforehand. The fans really care about them too. I told the young players that they must go on to the field in a relaxed manner, because this is our profession.”
The Coppa Italia Final arrives just before a decisive Derby della Capitale, which was moved from Sunday afternoon to Monday.
“In my view it was the right decision to move the derby, as there are no midweek games after that and one more day of rest is very important for us. I don’t understand why there was so much controversy about it.
“We know that our entire season is going to be played out in four days. We’ve done well so far and have improved a great deal, so it’s time to reap what we have sowed.
“Which is the most important? I won’t choose, because we want both objectives. We’ll give it our all, but nobody can doubt that.
“We know Juve’s characteristics and that they have weaknesses. We want to cause them problems and are working on the right tactical pointers.”