COPPA ITALIA
Douglas Costa admits Juventus are “not accustomed to losing” and will have to reset against Parma.
Eusebio Di Francesco was defiant against “idle chatter and pessimism” in the media, insisting opinions can change quickly for Roma, as they did for Milan.
Atalanta President Antonio Percassi wants Coach Gian Piero Gasperini to stay “for life. With him, we are convinced we can beat anyone.”
Roma tension is escalating, as after the team bus was pelted with rocks and eggs, offensive graffiti is aimed at Aleksandar Kolarov.
Lazio defender Stefan Radu has been banned for four Coppa Italia games after his show of dissent to the referee against Inter on Thursday.
Roma striker Edin Dzeko has been given a two-match Coppa Italia ban and fined €10,000 for his misconduct against Fiorentina on Wednesday.
Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic claims ‘justice was done’ after his side beat Inter on penalties to reach the Coppa Italia semi-finals.
Lazio are now the only Italian club to be in the running on three fronts going into February, as they reached the Coppa Italia semi-final.
Simone Inzaghi believes Lazio “should’ve beaten Inter even before extra time, but Samir Handanovic saved everything.”
Inter Coach Luciano Spalletti said Ivan Perisic had been “conned” by Arsenal and hinted director Beppe Marotta “did the damage” by revealing his request.
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