AS Roma Vs Lazio: Break Bad Record At Derby Della Capitale

Romelu Lukaku et al in the AS Roma match. (X/@OfficialASRoma)

JAKARTA - AS Roma have ambitions to break the bad record in the Derby della Capitale when they host Lazio in the Italian Serie A match at the Stadio Olimpico, Saturday, April 6, 2024 evening WIB.

Roma had a poor record during the last six meetings between the two teams. In The Rome Derby, they only made one win.

However, Roma experienced a bad record when he was handled by Jose Mourinho. Meanwhile, Lazio under Maurizio Sarri's coaching.

Now, both teams have changed coaches. The prince of Rome Daniele De Rossi, who is now coaching the Giallorossi. Meanwhile, Igor Tudor replaces Sarri in dealing with Biancoceleste.

"We don't have a positive record in recent derbys," said De Rossi.

"Of course there is a desire to take revenge But we will not go any further. There are matches that must be prepared to settle the grudge by winning. But we must remain calm," he said again.

Yes, De Rossi reminded the importance of dealing with derby with a cool head. As an icon of Roma, he certainly understands very well how to face the duel against Lazio.

How could De Rossi have played more than 600 games with Roma. He fully knows the big matches wrapped in high emotions

Mourinho did something difficult when he played derby in Rome. He was even kicked out when Roma lost to Lazio in the Coppa Italia.

On the other hand, Roma has appeared with a different face since being handled by De Rossi. The coach was no longer emotional when the team was harmed like when Roma was detained 0-0. Even De Rossi is known as one of the coaches in the calm Serie A. "In Lecce we are harmed, sometimes it's right to talk about it. But there are times you don't need to talk about because you want to focus on other things," said De Rossi.

"I think I'm a coach who can be discussed in a healthy manner and don't complain like the others. If one of my players kicks the ball out, I don't say it's an incoming throw for us," he said.

This derby match is indeed more important for De Rossi because it opens up opportunities for the Champions League. Currently, Roma, who are ranked fifth, have points 52. They are still five adrift with Bologna points in fourth place.

Captain Lorenzo Pellegrini will return to play after being absent due to a ban on playing. He will work hand in hand with Leandro Paredes and Bryan Cristante.

Striker Paulo Dybala is back playing behind striker Romelu Lukaku and Stephan El Shaarawy. This trident is the mainstay of I Lupi in derby.

Meanwhile, Lazio lost Mattia Zaccagni who was injured. Zaccagni's position was replaced by Gustav Isaksen.

In front of, the Ciro Immobile captain is the first choice. This means that Taty Castellanos will sit on the bench. Immobile has the support of Luis Alberto and Andre Anderson.

Predictions for the composition of the Roma Players (4-3-3): Svilar; Karsdorp, Mancini, Llorente, Angelino; Cristante, Paredes, Pellegrini; Dybala, Lukaku, El Shaarawy

Lazio (3-4-2-1): Mandas; Casale, Romagnoli, Gila; Marusic, Guendouzi, Cataldi, Pellegrini; Alberto, Anderson; Immobile