Amendola suggests derby is everything to Lazio

José Mourinho, currently managing Benfica, gave an interview to SportWeek discussing his career highlights and successes. The former Roma manager spoke about the 2022 UEFA Europa Conference League final, in which Roma defeated Feyenoord 1–0 with a goal by Nicolò Zaniolo. Mourinho claimed he had predicted Zaniolo would score in that decisive match. The interview covered various chapters of Mourinho's managerial journey across different clubs. This reflects on his tenure at Roma, where he led the club to their first European trophy in over 60 years during the 2021–22 season.

Giuseppe Giannini, a Roma legend, has spoken about the upcoming Derby della Capitale scheduled for the following week. In an interview, Giannini refused to make a prediction on the match but stressed Roma's position in the title race. He stated: "The Roma has need of nine points, that's it. Take them all nine hoping that Juve makes a mistake." Giannini's comments reflect Roma's critical juncture in the Serie A season, with the club needing maximum points to stay in contention. His remarks underscore the importance of the derby and the broader championship battle, particularly in relation to Juventus. The legendary midfielder remains closely connected to the club and continues to attend matches at the Stadio Olimpico. Giannini also reflected on his enduring bond with Roma and the stadium. He described his long relationship with the club: "Today I still go to the stadium. I always like going there. And until Roma-Parma I always paid, then I discovered there's a special section for former players. As a child I went with my uncle, we left the car in a little field near Via dei Gladiatori. The Olimpico is home, you come to know even the blades of grass, but it's never the same as the previous time."

José Mourinho has reflected on the 2022 UEFA Europa Conference League final, which Roma won against Feyenoord, in an interview with Sport Week. The former Inter and Roma coach discussed a prediction he made before the match: that Nicolò Zaniolo would score the decisive goal. Mourinho described Zaniolo as a master capable of predicting what will happen during a match, and noted that his own forecast proved accurate. He stated: "A thing I had predicted and which came true was that Zaniolo would score the decisive goal in the Conference League final between my Roma and Feyenoord." Zaniolo's goal in Tirana secured Roma's first European trophy under Mourinho's management, a significant achievement in the club's history. The interview came as Mourinho prepares for a return to Real Madrid, marking another chapter in his managerial career. His ability to foresee tactical developments and individual performances underlines the strategic insight that characterized his time at Roma, during which the club won the Conference League in 2022—their first major European honour in over two decades.