Jose Mourinho explains his picks for the Derby della Capitale against Lazio, including in midfield, and assures Tammy Abraham is ‘fine’ despite the Roma goal drought.

It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 17.00 GMT.

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Both these teams played on Thursday in the Europa League, so they didn’t have much time to prepare for this showdown.

“We just rested and slept! Obviously, we know each other very well, but Lazio are a difficult team to face, a good team, good coach, experienced players, quick forwards who can create dangerous situations,” Mourinho told DAZN.

“A derby is always a derby, of course, but they are a good team.”

Mourinho was asked about fielding Mady Camara in midfield in place of Nemanja Matic, but smiled at the question.

“It’s not Matic’s place, they are different players. Mady has more intensity, can push forward well, he combines well with Bryan Cristante, someone who only played 45 minutes the last few games and has recovered his fitness.”

Abraham’s form has been shocking lately, so how is the England striker feeling psychologically?

“He’s fine, he won the last three games, and whenever we win, we are happy.”

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