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Maurizio Sarri stated that Lazio will act as if their next two matches, including the Coppa Italia Final and the Rome Derby, do not exist. The games are set to take place at the Stadio Olimpico.
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Sarri: âLazio pretend next two games do not existâ
Maurizio Sarri explains his Lazio decisions against Inter today, trying to âpretend the next two games donât existâ even if they are the Coppa Italia Final and Rome Derby.
It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).
ROME, ITALY â JANUARY 14: SS Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri during the SS Lazio training session at the Formello sport Centre on January 14, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi â SS Lazio/Getty Images)
These teams will meet again in the same venue on Wednesday May 13 for the Coppa Italia Final, which could either send the Aquile into the Europa League, or seal the Double for the Nerazzurri after their Scudetto success.
With the two sets of ultras twinned, Inter fans have joined their Lazio counterparts in boycotting this game in the on-going protest against President Claudio Lotito, but will all be present on Wednesday.
Maurizio Sarri mentioned that Lazio will pretend their next two matches do not exist, despite their significance.
The Coppa Italia Final between Lazio and Inter is scheduled to kick off at 17:00 UK time (18:00 CEST).
Ignoring the next two games could affect Lazio's preparation and focus for crucial matches like the Coppa Italia Final and the Rome Derby.

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ROME, ITALY â MARCH 15: Maurizio Sarri, Head Coach of Lazio, reacts during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on March 15, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
It isnât just the Coppa Italia Final coming up for Lazio, but also the Derby della Capitale against bitter rivals Roma.
âI tried to pretend the next two games donât exist, because if you donât attack the game from the start, youâll be on the back foot, and then put in a bad performance,â Sarri told DAZN Italia.
âWeâve got to give it our all today with the right attitude, then from tonight we can start thinking about the next.â
While Inter can afford to rotate their squad after securing the Serie A title, Lazio continue to struggle with injuries to Mattia Zaccagni, Danilo Cataldi, Ivan Provedel and Samuel Gigot.
At least Nicolò Rovella returns for his first start since fracturing his clavicle on February 21, while Pedro is chosen in attack.
âRovella is improving, he needs minutes on the field. Zaccagni had a bruise to his foot yesterday in training and Pedro is in good shape, so it was the best decision. We have positive impressions on Zaccagni, itâs a bruise but nothing more, so he should be ready for Wednesday,â explained Sarri.