Wednesday 7 May, 2008

Lazio boss Delio Rossi was disappointed with their Coppa Italia exit, but warned not to throw the entire campaign away.

“This was a microcosm of our entire season. We play good football, but just like the first leg Inter achieved the maximum result with the minimum effort,” commented the Coach after their 2-0 semi-final defeat.

“We cared about this competition and the lads gave everything, so I can only thank them.”

It is a poor end to their campaign, as this was the Biancocelesti’s only chance of reaching the UEFA Cup.

The exit prompted a protest from Lazio fans who forced owner Claudio Lotito out of the stands.

“Lazio have not been up to the right standard this season, but I think we have the foundations to do better. The important thing is we don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater,” insisted Rossi.

“I have a contract and we will discuss it with the President, but it isn’t the right time to talk about it.”