Lazio boss Edy Reja is confident they can handle last weekend's derby defeat to AS Roma.

The 2-0 result was their first loss since the opening weekend, but did not take the Biancocelesti off the top of the table.

"The objective is to keep going forward, as the derby chapter is officially closed," announced Reja ahead of tonight's Cesena clash.

"We do not emerge from that game with our standing in any way reduced. We dominated Roma and there were some dubious incidents, but now we must look to Cesena. "We have the right mentality to begin again, as we must have total faith in this squad, despite the fact some people couldn't wait for Lazio to slip up. It's true, we fell, but with our heads held high."