Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri has threatened to boycott the derby against Roma if scheduled at midday. This statement underscores ongoing tensions regarding match scheduling in Serie A.
Lazio recently secured a 2-1 victory against Cremonese in a Serie A match. Gustav Isaksen scored the equalizer for Lazio in the 53rd minute. Tijjani Noslin netted the winning goal in the 90th minute, showcasing their resilience.
However, Lazio traveled to Naples without several key players, including Samuel Gigot and Nicolò Rovella. The match against Napoli is set to kick off at 18:00 CET. This timing has raised concerns among coaches.
Sarri expressed his frustration, stating, “I hope they won’t make us play at that time, and someone should resign just for proposing it.” He emphasized the historic significance of the derby against Roma.
Lazio is also preparing for the second leg of the Coppa Italia semifinal against Atalanta next Wednesday. The team’s recent comeback against Cremonese demonstrates their ambitions for European competition.
Key facts:
- Lazio won against Cremonese 2-1 in a Serie A match.
- Gustav Isaksen scored the equalizer in the 53rd minute.
- Tijjani Noslin scored the winning goal in the 90th minute.
- Lazio will face Napoli next at 18:00 CET.
- Sarri has threatened to boycott if the derby is at midday.
The home side, Roma, will also be without injured players David Neres and Giovanni Di Lorenzo. The upcoming derby promises to be intense amid these scheduling disputes.