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Derby-day veteran Jose Mourinho looks to guide Roma to capital win over Lazio
Portuguese manager has been involved in Europe's biggest local spats - and next up is Sarri's side at Stadio Olimpico in Serie A this weekend
![Ian Hawkey](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Farc-authors%2Fthenational%2F96f52b9a-4555-4c17-8cff-6fc2526824d5.png?smart=true&auth=687abaf05f4cc86a26f3998a06318c496c949aa829c6b4f450a8511e4a3a5557&width=70&height=70)
Ian Hawkey
September 23, 2021
September 23, 2021