The AS Roma keeper is looking to avenge defeat against Lazio from earlier in the season; insists Giallorossi have improved their style of play.
La Maggica custodian has revealed his wish to avenge their early season defeat to Lazio in the upcoming Rome derby.
The Biancocelesti won the first meeting of the season, coming from a goal down to beat Roma 2-1.
Stekelenburg insists that the Giallorossi have now implemented an improved style of play, and will be a much difficult opponent.
While talking to Radio Mana Mana Sport, the Dutch international said:
“We want revenge. If we compare that last game with the game we have to play then we have 26 matches behind us now and we have improved our style of play.”
He believes that Roma are a much better side now, since they have had time to build-up an improved understanding with the new coach, and a new style of play.
“We needed time to assimilate the new system with the new Coach. However, our understanding with each other is clearly better now than it was in October.”
AS Roma are two places behind Lazio, who are currently placed 4th, and lead the Giallorossi by seven points. La Maggica have lost two of their last three matches, with defeats against Atalanta and Siena recently. However,
despite the recent defeats, Roma have not lost a single home game under Luis Enrique.
Stekelenburg joined AS Roma from Ajax for approximately 8 million Euros in the summer transfer window. The Dutchman has expressed his satisfaction over the move, and insists that he is enjoying his time at Stadio Olimpico Rome.
The 28-year-old also revealed that he might stay for a number of years in the Italian capital.
“I’m really happy in Rome and at Roma. I hope to remain for some years to come. It’s a fantastic club.” Added the Dutch international
The match will be played at Stadio Olimpico Rome on Sunday, March 4th, with Roma playing host’s to their local rivals.
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