The 38-year-old Lazio forward Pedro looked ahead to the showdown in an interview with DAZN, and he also talked about the team's performance and his own status.

About performance this season

"We started a bad start, especially after losing to Sassuolo. Now the derby is here, the game will be difficult to play, but we are working hard to train and hope to have a great performance and win. The derby is a special game and is very important to us, the fans, the city and the club. I am always ready and I love playing in such a game. I hope I can perform well and help the team win, and we need strength and determination."

What will this game look like?

"The Roma Derby has more passion and intensity than other games, which can make fans talk about the loss week, and it has been discussed since the beginning of the season. The streets and alleys are talking about this game. The fans are going through difficult times, but they are trying their best to support us. There is no doubt that we must deliver a wonderful answer and give our all."

What do you think of Sarri?

"I have known him for a long time, since I was at Chelsea. He is a good man with a unique personality and an experienced coach who has won multiple trophies. It is crucial for us to have such a high-level coach who can help us make greater progress in the future."

Have you heard the song Carrà in Italy? (Note: It refers to a masterpiece "Pedro" by the famous Italian female singer Carrà. It is a cheerful dance music. The lyrics of the chorus are to keep circulating the name Pedro)

"I know, I have heard it before. At that time, I didn't expect this song to be so important to me. All fans of the North Stand will sing this song, even on the road. This is a wonderful thing I will always remember. If I win the derby, I will definitely sing this song (smile). "

Is there an advantage without the European war mission?

"I always want to play the European Cup and play as much as possible. This will keep you in a better shape and rhythm, although there will be less recovery time in the league. But who knows what is better? I am used to playing every three days, and I prefer to play frequently rather than waiting for a week. This is the case this year, we must focus on the league and strive to achieve our goals."

Are you satisfied with your playing time?

"Managing playing time is difficult. Sometimes you feel good and want to play more games. To adapt to the substitute, you need to adjust psychologically, understand that you need to play midway and help the team and play at your best in a limited time. In addition, you need to maintain good physical condition because age starts to have some impact on me. But through communication with coaches and physical coaches, these can be managed well. There are also some older players, such as Modric, who have a very successful career and are still in great shape. We need to control everything, including rest and diet, so that we can prolong our careers."

How about living in Rome?

"I've had a great time in Lazio and all my teammates wish I could stay. Last season was a great season for me, and it hit us a lot even though we didn't make it to Europe. But we ended up doing a good job. I decided to renew my contract and stay here, and although I don't know if this is my last year, I want to make the most of every moment and every game. Then let's see." What will I do after retirement?

"I never thought about it yet. At least in the first year after retirement, I wanted to relax and start another life, be with my family, and live in. It's a bit hard for me since I got divorced, and I'll see what I'll do in the future. Of course, I want to stay in the world of football, but I'm not sure what to do. I'm an active person and don't like to stay at home. I haven't figured out a specific plan yet."

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