"Gasperini has faced Sarri 21 times during his managerial career, only taking on Massimiliano Allegri (29), Stefano Pioli (27) and Simone Inzaghi (22) more in all competitions. However, it is the former Chelsea boss who holds a slight advantage in the head-to-head record, registering seven wins to Gasperini's six, along with eight draws between them. Their most recent meetings date back to the 2023-24 Serie A campaign, with both coaches earning a victory apiece in that campaign."
""It's an important and special match. Some rightly say it's a match of its own because of what it carries into the following weeks. In the city, there's this great rivalry. It will be nice to meet [Sarri] in the derby. We have faced each other many times, with respect, and the awareness of a tough opponent, and an organised team with clear ideas. I hope it will become a really good match for the fans, one that honours the concepts of both coaches.""
Gian Piero Gasperini anticipates renewing his long-standing rivalry with Maurizio Sarri ahead of the Derby della Capitale between Lazio and Roma. Gasperini has faced Sarri 21 times in his managerial career, a total exceeded only by Allegri, Pioli and Inzaghi. Sarri holds a narrow head-to-head edge with seven wins to Gasperini's six and eight draws. The most recent meetings occurred in the 2023-24 Serie A season, with each coach securing a win. Gasperini described the derby as important and special, praised mutual respect, and expressed hope for a match that honours both coaches' concepts. Roma sit seventh early in the season with six points from three games, while Lazio are 12th.
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