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Lazio boss Pioli: Coppa Italia final biggest game of career

Lazio boss Stefano Pioli says tonight's Coppa Italia final against Juventus is the biggest game of his career.

Juve go into the game chasing the Treble.

"This is a one-off Final, so we mustn't even consider the two Serie A defeats against Juventus this season," said Pioli.

"We must play like Lazio, which means being focused, determined and proving we've learned our lessons from previous games. We know that we cannot afford certain mistakes again. We want to win the Final.

"Is this the most important match of my management career? Certainly. It's my first Final and I am enjoying it. You might not believe me, but I'm enjoying this Press conference too!

"I experience all this with the satisfaction and pride of working with a group of special lads. We want to enjoy every instant all the way to lifting the Coppa Italia.

"I still remember where we started this journey, playing Bassano del Grappa in the first round. A new day and a new game represent a new opportunity. This is a big opportunity."

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