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There are reports Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic could be out of action for three weeks, missing big games with Milan and Lazio, after a finger injury.
Lazio sent a letter to individual fans who made Fascist salutes during a Europa League game against Rennes requesting €50,000 in damages.
Lautaro Martinez has claimed he's “comfortable” at Inter amid rumours about interest from Barcelona and said “a lot changed” when Antonio Conte arrived.
Stefano Pioli has admitted that “a great club” like Milan should play to win the Coppa Italia as “all the big clubs focus on this competition”.
Inter have reportedly met with Manchester United youngster Tahith Chong’s representatives to present a contract offer to the Dutchman.
Bryan Cristante has said he’s happy that Roma are “fighting on all fronts” and is aiming to play in the Coppa Italia Final this season.
Robin Gosens said Atalanta are “used” to play at San Siro and has claimed there are “big expectations” ahead of the Inter match this weekend.
Javier Zanetti claims Inter “knew” Lautaro Martinez would work well with Romelu Lukaku and that the club “hope to reach” the Europa League Final.
Inter are considering an approach for Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic in January, according to The Telegraph.
Paulo Fonseca warns Roma that they face “two complicated games” in the Europa League Round of 32 with KAA Gent.
Inter’s Europa League Round of 32 opponents Ludogorets have sacked their coach Aleksi Zhelyazkov, bringing in Pavel Vrba.
Vice-President Javier Zanetti has assured that Inter are looking to be “leading lights” in the Europa League this season.
Inter are drawn Ludogorets in the last 32 of the Europa League, whilst Roma will face Gent in the next hurdle.
Simone Inzaghi wants to see "a reaction" from Lazio against fourth-placed Cagliari on Monday evening after an early Europa League exit. “We had a duty to advance.”
Paulo Fonseca is sure Roma won’t underestimate the test with bottom of the table SPAL. “I expect us to play with the right approach.”
Amadou Diawara claimed Roma “should’ve won” against Wolfsberger AC and said he is learning a lot from coach Paulo Fonseca.
Paulo Fonseca found it “difficult to accept” Roma’s 2-2 draw with Wolfsberg, even if they reached the Europa League Round of 32. "We won't go far with that attitude."
Diego Perotti acknowledges Roma “did not play well and had the wrong attitude at times” in their 2-2 Europa League draw with Wolfsberg.
Roma eventually scraped through to the Europa League knockouts with a 2-2 draw against Wolfsberg, as Istanbul Basaksehir won the group.
Marco Parolo concedes Lazio “deserved to be eliminated” from the Europa League, but “we really lost our way with the two Celtic games.”
Simone Inzaghi admits Lazio crashed out of the Europa League a long time before their 2-0 defeat to Rennes. “I’d make the same choices, though.”
Roma team manager Morgan De Sanctis commented on the Alessandro Florenzi and Chris Smalling situations ahead of the final Europa League group game.
Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from the final Europa League group games, as Lazio visit Rennes and Roma host Wolfsberger.
Lazio are out of the Europa League after their fourth defeat in six group games, losing 2-0 away to already-eliminated Stade Rennais.
Antonio Mirante said Roma are “still a work in progress, but the signs are certainly positive” as they challenge for a Europa League Round of 32 spot.
Edin Dzeko, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Cengiz Under lead the attack, as Roma need at least a point with Wolfsberg to reach the Europa League knockouts.
Lazio director Igli Tare hopes Celtic “do their duty” against Cluj and shrugs off suggestions they might be better off out of the Europa League.
Luis Alberto feels “appreciated” at Lazio and hopes he can do enough to earn his place in Spain’s Euro 2020 squad.
Ciro Immobile, Felipe Caicedo and Luis Alberto lead the Lazio attack, as they must beat Stade Rennais and hope for a favour from Celtic.
Simone Inzaghi could leave Joaquin Correa on the bench for Lazio’s decisive Europa League match against Stade Rennais this evening.
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