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| Rossi keeps Lazio under wraps |
Saturday 24 January, 2009 |
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Lazio declaring their ambitions would be "counter-productive", but Delio Rossi aims to pick up all three points against on form Cagliari.
The Biancocelesti are unbeaten in four, have qualified for the Coppa Italia semi-final and grabbed a 1-1 draw with Scudetto chasing Juventus last weekend.
“A team's objectives should not be talked about, but rather achieved with daily work,” said the Coach when asked if Lazio were targeting a place in Europe this season.
“I think we are on the right track, but we must persevere. We have opened up a new era for the club and considering what we have done so far, we are ahead of schedule.
“In any case, as I said, we would be making a mistake if we declared what our targets were this term. It would only be counter-productive.”
Cagliari are in good shape too, having held leaders Inter to a draw and comfortably beaten Udinese in their last two games.
“We are in good physical and mental condition going into this match, but we will need the best Lazio, because Cagliari are a side to be respected.
“They had a difficult start, but are doing very well now and play excellent football. They are humble and have nothing to lose, seeing as they are in a position in the table allowing them to come here and take risks.
“They are very good at all coming back behind the ball and this is why we must play with a high tempo.”
Sebastiano Siviglia is rested, but Francelino Matuzalem returns from a long injury lay-off to at least have a spot on the bench.
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