Lazio coach Vladimir Petkovic has said that he is "not worried" about Tottenham Hotspur wingers Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon ahead of Thursday night's Europa League encounter.

Aquile top Group J by two points and a win at the Stadio Olimpico would seal their passage into the knockout stages of the competition.

Petkovic admitted that his team are catching Spurs at a bad time following their 5-2 defeat in the North London derby, but believes that will only make them hungrier.

"They are not in a positive moment, but this makes them even more dangerous, as they will want to fight back and prove themselves," Football Italia quotes Petkovic as saying.

"I am not worried by Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon. I do not choose my lineup based on the opposition.

"We need to know their strengths and weaknesses, but not necessarily change to adapt. It's going to be different to the game in London."

Lazio are currently fifth in Serie A.