Aleksandar Kolarov “knew sooner or later” he would make history as only the second ever player to score in a derby for both Roma and Lazio.
“The important thing was to win for us. I said before we were a strong team and we deservedly won this game,” the full-back told Sky Sport Italia after a 3-1 victory.
“We are happy with the performance, for our fans, for us and our players.”
Aleksandar Kolarov “knew sooner or later” he would make history as only the second ever player to score in a derby for both Roma and Lazio.
“The important thing was to win for us. I said before we were a strong team and we deservedly won this game,” the full-back told Sky Sport Italia after a 3-1 victory.
“We are happy with the performance, for our fans, for us and our players.”
Arne Selmosson was the only other player to score in a Derby della Capitale for both Roma and Lazio.
“It was in 1958, if I’m not wrong. Exactly 60 years. I always try to do my best, I knew sooner or later I would score a goal for the Giallorossi in the derby, so it was bound to happen.”
Lazio had won five in a row in all competition, whereas Roma were in deep crisis ahead of the midweek 4-0 win over Frosinone.
“Perhaps we needed a rough period to shake us up. Last time it was in February, this time round it came early. I still think we ought to beat Bologna even if down to eight or nine men, so maybe we needed that wake-up call to win the derby.”
Federico Fazio scored the third goal, having gifted the temporary equaliser to Ciro Immobile with a howler.
“I always tell Fazio, seeing as I am one of the oldest here, that the problem is not making a mistake, but getting back on your feet afterwards.
“I want to compliment Lorenzo Pellegrini, who is very young, but today showed he can shoulder the pressure on the big occasion.”