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Petković replaces Reja at Lazio

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Vladimir Petković has succeeded Edoardo Reja as S.S. Lazio coach and declared that "principles are more important than playing systems" after signing a two-year deal.

Vladimir Petković has spent much of his coaching career in Switzerland
Vladimir Petković has spent much of his coaching career in Switzerland ©Getty Images

S.S. Lazio have appointed Vladimir Petković as their new coach on a two-year contract.

The 48-year-old replaces Edoardo Reja, who left after leading Lazio to fourth place and a UEFA Europa League play-off berth. The Sarajevo-born Petković ended last season with FC Sion and his 15-year coaching career has been spent mostly in Switzerland, where he ended his playing days, but he also recently had a short spell at Samsunspor in Turkey.

"We can and we must have important objectives," said Petković. "This is a big step forward in my career. Some people say I'm a tough coach but I consider myself very flexible. The squad is the most important thing for me. Principles are more important than playing systems and my Lazio should always play to dominate any opponents."

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