Impending tensions loom in Rome as Lazio’s head coach, Maurizio Sarri, hinted he may boycott the imminent Derby della Capitale against AS Roma if the match is set for a Sunday midday kick-off. Sarri voiced his discontent with the Serie A scheduling, criticizing it as detrimental to the essence of football.
In a candid interview with Mediaset, Sarri expressed his dissatisfaction: “The sensation is that Monday I’m coming, Sunday at 12:30 I’m not coming: at that time, they can play themselves.” His remarks underscore a growing frustration regarding the league’s organizational decisions.
Sarri did not mince words about the consequences of the scheduling challenges, stating, “The chaos comes from a series of errors made by the League. The Prefect was clear, let’s hope that is the date. If I were the president, I wouldn’t even present the team. We will take a one-point penalty; for us, it changes nothing at this point.” His comments reflect a serious concern for player welfare amidst rising temperatures expected for the fixture.
The much-anticipated clash between Lazio and AS Roma is slated for a Sunday 12:30 CET slot in mid-May, and Sarri deems it unsafe for such a high-stakes match. The implications of scheduling not only affect the players but also the integrity of the sport, as emphasized by Sarri’s staunch position.
