Just over 24 hours and it will be the derby between Lazio and Roma, Mourinho can count on Romelu Lukaku often decisive in the stracittadine.
As reported by the Corriere dello Sport, the Giallorossi striker has scored eleven goals in the 34 derbies played in Europe.
“Romelu is a fantastic player and has proven himself in these crucial matches,” said Mourinho, as quoted by the Corriere dello Sport. “We know we can rely on him to deliver when it matters most.”
The derby is expected to be a closely contested match, with both teams vying for an important victory.
Lazio’s coach, Simone Inzaghi, commented, “We are aware of the threat that Lukaku poses, but we have our own plans to neutralize his impact on the game.”
It will be interesting to see how the two teams approach the derby, with both managers aiming to secure bragging rights in the Italian capital.