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Roma Are Favourites To Win Derby - Rossi

Lazio coach Delio Rossi is looking ahead to the big Roman derby on Sunday night, although he is not getting too carried away by the occasion as he begins the pre-match mind games...

Nov 10, 2008 11:45:05 AM

Delio Rossi - Lazio-Lecce - Serie A (Grazia Neri)

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The Roman derby is always special and it's one of the biggest fixtures in the Serie A calendar.

The word 'rivalry' takes on a whole new meaning as it rises to the next level. Winning means the victorious team rules the Eternal city which, to all die hard fans, is more important than points, prizes or even Scudetti.

Rossi is keen on glory but he is keeping his feet on the ground.

"We are looking ahead to the derby and whoever can keep their nerve will end up winning," Rossi told Sky Sport Italia.

"The league standings don't count at all during these games. Those who play with serenity will win - not those who play better.

"We will see whoever plays best at the end of the season, not in the derby.

"The game needs no introduction to the players as they are already motivated and I think it will be an equal game.

"Nothing has changed in since the previous years and if Roma were favourites two months ago, then they should still be today."

Perhaps taking the heat off his players, he added, "Roma are favourites technically, tactically and physically."

The Biancocelesti have been flying high in Serie A and they will be looking to add further misery on toiling Roma.

Salvatore Landolina

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