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Roma head coach Claudio Ranieri addressed the press ahead of tonight\u2019s Derby della Capitale against fiercest Serie A rivals Lazio. The 73-year-old confirmed it would be his last derby as a manager as he intends to return to retirement at the end of the season via Calciomercato.<\/p>\n
Claudio Ranieri came out of retirement to help Roma navigate the troubled waters after Daniele De Rossi and Ivan Juric flopped in the dugout. The veteran manager has turned the club\u2019s fortunes around, steering the Giallorossi back into the top-four race on the back of an outstanding 15-game unbeaten league run.<\/p>\n
With only two points separating Roma from Lazio ahead of the kick-off, the 162nd edition of this iconic rivalry could determine the club\u2019s fate this season. It will also be Ranieri\u2019s last Derby della Capitale appearance as a manager.<\/p>\n
Asked point blank whether he\u2019ll bow out after this game, the Roma boss replied: \u201cYes, I\u2019ve said I\u2019m quitting. I understand the nuance.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve already answered the media about the future. I know tomorrow will be a tough game. I\u2019m not looking at what I did yesterday or with Juventus, but at the future,<\/em>\u201d the Roma coach added. \u201cIt will be a difficult match where we\u2019ll try to do our best.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cI want the boys to fight like crazy. Then, if we win even with a bit of luck, I\u2019ll be happy.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cSince I arrived, I\u2019ve always said I set the team up to try to win. That\u2019s what happened against Juventus too \u2013 they did well in the first 20 minutes, then we grew into it.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe conceded, but we did well to equalize. This team is strong and believes in its ambitions. We want to give our all \u2013 I\u2019m not making promises. I like to work, and we\u2019ll give our maximum. Then we\u2019ll see what Lazio is capable of doing,<\/em>\u201d the Roma tactician concluded.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n
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