Roma coach Jose Mourinho was delighted after their 3-0 derby rout of Lazio on Sunday,
Tammy Abraham scored twice and Lorenzo Pellegrini also scored for the the win.
“Great performance, the victory against Atalanta was already solid, with a team that knew what it had to do to beat this particular opponent," Mourinho told DAZN.
“Today was really special, it felt like everything we worked on and prepared, the lads put it all onto the pitch.
“Lazio tried to get a better result in the second half, played with the pride of a team in the derby, but they never really threatened and again my men deserve credit for that."
Mourinho explained chastising his own fans just before halftime.
“I don't like those 'ole' things, I don't like the impact it has on the players who hear it even at the end of the game, let alone after 43 minutes.
“I don't like a player interpreting that 'ole' as a game being finished, or they're putting on a show. Respect is very important. We won by three goals, could've had four or five, but respect for the opponent is essential."
On Abraham, Mourinho insisted there is more to come.
“I know he has potential to do even more. It wasn't just the goals, but the way he pressed, fought, tracked back, defended the ball, which he did not do even once against Vitesse. I demand a lot from Tammy because I know what he can give.
“It's not just about goals, Tammy has to play every game with this attitude."
He continued: “I see the top four who are battling for the leadership and will stay there, I don't see any of them losing that. Then there are four teams fighting for between fifth place and eighth – us, Atalanta, Lazio and Fiorentina – and four teams who are improving their potential, which are obviously different to the potential of the top four.
“There is a difference between fifth and eighth, so we want to end the season well."
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