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Rossi ends Lazio silence Saturday 22 March, 2008

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Delio Rossi has broken his media silence to admit he’s “curious” as to how Lazio will react after winning a dramatic derby.


“In these last two months there has been so much written about us that it would be impossible to respond to them all. So I’ll just leave it behind us and move on,” said the Coach in his first Press conference for many weeks.


“I am still very enthusiastic about this squad, I have a contract for another year and could choose to renew it. I am happy here.”


Rossi’s chances of staying in charge of the Biancocelesti were given a massive boost after the 3-2 victory over title contenders Roma.


“Roma met a team that was stronger than them on the night. They did not lose the derby, but rather we won it.”


Luciano Spalletti had been furious over the refereeing, particularly the penalty for a challenge on Rolando Bianchi.


“It was a penalty. The Roma player hauled mine down. I never cling to incidents as an excuse and would like others to do the same. Our problem this season has been we have never really been able to field the first choice XI.”


Now Lazio have to repeat the trick by taking on another top four team, as they travel to Fiorentina’s Stadio Artemio Franchi.


“I am curious to see how the squad will react after the derby, a game that if you win gave give you so much.


“Fiorentina are a strong side and it’s an important test for us. We must look to the future using Arsenal and Fiorentina as examples to follow – teams built with youth.”


Valon Behrami scored the late winner against Roma, but has not made the trip due to a thigh problem, joining Stefan Radu and Luciano Zauri on the sidelines.

Lazio squad: 22 Artipoli, 32 Ballotta, 9 Bianchi, 25 Cribari, 6 Dabo, 29 De Silvestri, 3 Kolarov, 24 Ledesma, 68 Manfredini, 11 Mauri, 23 Meghni, 26 Mudingayi, 1 Muslera, 5 Mutarelli, 19 Pandev, 7 Rozenhal, 18 Rocchi, 13 Siviglia, 17 Tare, 21 Vignaroli.

i do hope the viola beat the crap shit out of this dirty playing ass holes and give a up yours to delio