Match Report·17 May 2026·95d ago

Sarri on derby loss: Roma deserved less in the match; no talks about future

Maurizio Sarri, manager of SS Lazio, analysed his side's Coppa Italia final defeat to AS Roma. Sarri stated: "We had a good match for 60 minutes. Finding ourselves down at the end of the first half was heavy, it wasn't a result that corresponded to how the match was going. In the first half we did much better. We also had a good start to the second half, with two chances right away. We have the responsibility of conceding two goals from set-pieces; we didn't attack the ball with intensity. With their attackers you pay for that. Roma only legitimised their success at the end. We in 10 struggled to reorganise, they a bit less. We stretched and frayed, but for 60 minutes excluding the two set-pieces we conceded almost nothing. We had a good match, shame it ends like this."

Sarri reflected on the broader context of losing a cup final and then a derby within days. Regarding his future at Lazio, he confirmed he has not held discussions with the club about programmes ahead, saying his input as coach has not been heard this season. He also acknowledged the pain of derby defeats, which always leave some sense of rupture. Separately, Gasperini confirmed that Zaccagni had a light muscle strain and was unable to attend even the bench, with recovery expected within 8–10 days.

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“Le parole del tecnico biancoceleste: "Abbiamo fatto 60 minuti di buon livello. Abbiamo battuto la punizione del primo gol con Marusic ancora a terra, poi sui due angoli loro hanno attaccato la palla e noi l’abbiamo subita" Redazione 17 maggio - 15:11 Dietrofront Sarri e Gasperini se la ride: "No,…”

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