Vladimir Petkovic insists Lazio “deserved” their Coppa Italia semi-final draw against Juventus, “because we never stopped believing.”

Lazio have the upper hand in the Coppa Italia semi-final after a late 1-1 draw in Turin, despite Federico Peluso’s first goal for the club. The second leg is on January 29 and the Biancocelesti have an away goal.

Juventus have a completely new front line for tonight’s Coppa Italia semi-final against Lazio, who look to Sergio Floccari and Hernanes.

Zdenek Zeman has admitted that his Roma side need to be more aggressive if they are to beat Inter on Wednesday evening.

The capital club play the Nerazzurri in the semi-final of the Coppa Italia tomorrow, having drawn 1-1 in Serie A last Sunday.

Inter boss Andrea Stramaccioni has revealed that he will play his strongest available side for the Coppa Italia semi-final versus Roma tomorrow.

Juventus’ squad for tonight’s Coppa Italia semi-final match against Lazio includes just two first-team strikers.

Lazio will take on Juventus in the Coppa Italia semi-finals on Tuesday evening with history in their favour.

The two teams have met on 19 occasions in the Italian Cup, with the Biancocelesti collecting seven wins against Juve’s six.

Roma boss Zdenek Zeman has named an 18-man squad for Wednesday’s Italian Cup game against Inter.

Miroslav Klose will miss Lazio's Coppa Italia semi-final first-leg against Juventus