Roma midfielder Bryan Cristante detailed his side’s preparations and approach for tonight’s Derby della Capitale against in-city rivals Lazio.
Separated by just one point in the Serie A table, the two sides will by vying for an important result with an opportunity to jump back into the race for a top four place.
In an interview with DAZN, Cristante admitted his side were short on time given their midweek fixture against Slavia Praha.
“This is a game that prepares itself, we had little time but we know how important the Derby is,” said Cristante.
“It’ll be important for us to get off to a good start this evening.”