Lazio coach Roberto Mancini added extra heat to the already vulcanic Roma derby by attacking Roma boss Fabio Capello's character.
"Capello said that he doesn't like me? Well, I have the same feelings towards him. It is useless to be here and say banal and predictable things," said Mancini.
The Lazio coach did try to lessen the gravity of his affermations by adding:
"Capello has coached great teams like Milan, Real Madrid, and Roma, and has always clinched silverware. This means he's a great coach."
Macnini will feature in his first derby as Lazio boss tomorrow evening in the Stadio Olimpico.