News Focus
- Sarri reveals doubts about remaining at Stadio Olimpico next season
- Lazio seal 2-1 comeback win at Cremonese to climb to eighth in Serie A
- Coach blames transfer embargo and January sales for European race failure
- Sarri threatens media boycott over Rome derby kick-off time
Maurizio Sarri has admitted he does not know if he will stay at Lazio beyond this campaign. The Italian boss spoke about his future after his side earned a late victory against Cremonese on Sunday evening.
The Biancocelesti came from behind to win 2-1 at the Stadio Giovanni Zini. Federico Bonazzoli gave the home team the lead before substitutes Gustav Isaksen and Tijjani Noslin scored the goals that moved Lazio into eighth place.
Sarri explained that he faced major problems this term. The club began the year with a ban on new signings and then sold several key players during the January window.
“We started this season with one clear aim,” Sarri told DAZN Italia. “We wanted to improve a squad that had almost no chance of fighting for European places.”
He added that the group has developed despite these difficulties. However, he remains unsure if this progress will form the basis of future success.
“I cannot say if I will build the future here,” he stated. “That decision does not belong to me.”
During his post-match press conference, reporters asked directly if he would remain in Rome next term. Sarri refused to give a clear answer.
“My focus is only on the next match,” he replied. “We have four games remaining. One of them is extremely important.”
He confirmed that talks with the club will take place once the season ends. Only then will he discover if both parties wish to respect his contract until its conclusion.
Sarri also used the opportunity to attack Serie A officials over their scheduling choices. He is angry that the Derby della Capitale against AS Roma will kick off at 12:30 local time in May.
“They made us play in 37-degree heat at the start of the campaign,” he complained. “Now they want us to play at midday in May. This is disrespectful to the city, to both clubs, and to the supporters.”
The former Chelsea manager demanded that someone take responsibility for the decision. He promised to boycott media duties if the fixture time remains unchanged.
“I will not attend press interviews if this happens,” he warned. “Ask the league why Inter and AC Milan do not have to play at this time.”