Maurizio Sarri confirms Ciro Immobile is not able to play for Lazio, even if he is on the bench, as they take on Roma in the Derby della Capitale. ‘We play for the Lazio fans and that’s all.’
It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 17.00 GMT.
While the Giallorossi progressed to the Europa League play-offs this week with a win over Ludogorets, the Biancocelesti dropped down to the Conference League thanks to their 1-0 defeat at Feyenoord.
“We are angry with the result, but I think our performance in the Netherlands was good,” Sarri told DAZN.
“We must remain concentrated. We are not playing for points today, just for the Lazio fans and that is all.”
With Immobile injured and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic suspended, Luis Alberto steps into the Aquile’s midfield.
“Luis Alberto is an experienced lad, so even if he is not at 100 per cent, he’s ready to play. Ciro just wanted to be with the team, he cannot play.”