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Montella: Roma better than Lazio Vincenzo Montella has spiced up the capital derby by insisting his crisis hit club are stronger than rivals Lazio.
The Biancocelesti - currently joint fourth in the standings - have collected five points more than Roma already, but the Italian maintains they are not as good as the Giallorossi.
"Lazio are in better shape than us right now as we are struggling for results and perhaps lacking the right spirit," he told Studio Sport.
"However, I have to be honest and say that they are a weaker side than we are."
The striker also took the opportunity to take a little swipe at Lazio symbol Paolo Di Canio in favour of Giallorossi hero Francesco Totti.
"Francesco is a good guy and a great player," the former Empoli and Sampdoria man commented.
"I don抰 know Paolo that well. But from what I see, he is someone who provokes, even if he was a good footballer."
Roma did start the campaign with genuine hopes of finishing in the top four, yet they have collected only eight points in seven games and lost 1-0 at 10-man Empoli on Sunday.
"What are our problems? There is certainly a crisis of results, but the time has arrived for us to give our best and get our campaign back on track," Montella added.
"Our negative streak should not see us change our aim of fighting for fourth spot in the Division."
Montella, who will not play in the UEFA Cup this evening, is hoping to feature on Sunday following recent injury problems.
"Things are going much better for me and I hope to figure in the derby which is always a stimulating game," he added.
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发表于 2005-10-24 11:48:00
发表于 2005-10-24 11:49:00