Olympique Marseille man Kevin Strootman admits he’d rather be facing his old club Roma than tomorrow’s Europa League opponents Lazio.
It kicks off on Thursday at 17.55 GMT after the Aquile won 3-1 at the Stade Velodrome.
This is the former Roma midfielder’s first time back at the Stadio Olimpico since his summer move, but there are reports in L’Equipe that his teammates aren’t fond of him.
“When you are new, it does take time to settle,” said the Dutchman in his Press conference.
Olympique Marseille man Kevin Strootman admits he’d rather be facing his old club Roma than tomorrow’s Europa League opponents Lazio.
It kicks off on Thursday at 17.55 GMT after the Aquile won 3-1 at the Stade Velodrome.
This is the former Roma midfielder’s first time back at the Stadio Olimpico since his summer move, but there are reports in L’Equipe that his teammates aren’t fond of him.
“When you are new, it does take time to settle,” said the Dutchman in his Press conference.
“I want to be important to this team. We have strong players and I try to help them. This is a difficult match, because Lazio are a strong side with players like Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Ciro Immobile.
“It’s fundamental for us to win tomorrow. We played well at the Stade Velodrome, but also had many difficulties.
“It is wonderful for me to be back here. Unfortunately, we’re not playing against Roma, but I hope to experience that next season. I had five great years here, but all that counts now is tomorrow’s game.”