Lazio ready to fight for fourth

Lazio coach Edy Reja is hopeful his side will be able to hang on to fourth spot and qualify for the Champions League next season.

The Biancocelesti moved into fourth position on the Serie A table with a 4-2 victory over Genoa on Saturday, but could drop to as low as sixth if Udinese and Roma take full points in their respective matches on Sunday.

Both sides play away from home, with Udinese travelling to Chievo Verona and Roma making the trip to Catania in what are tricky encounters according to Reja.

“I will not be watching the games, no. I don’t like to wish ill upon others, but if some results came from Verona or Catania then I’d be pretty happy about it,” he said.

“The thing about this season is that there are no dead cert results. I therefore have faith above all in sport.”

Regardless of results on Sunday, Reja said his side is prepared to fight for a Champions League place right until the final day of the season.

“I believe in the Champions League right to the end, even if the final game with Lecce certainly won’t be easy, as they are fighting to stay in Serie A,” he said.

“I hope today’s victory can give us an extra boost, because we were coming off three costly defeats.”