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Report Sarri makes crucial decision after threat to abandon Roma-Lazio
TL;DR
Maurizio Sarri initially threatened to abandon the Roma-Lazio match if it was scheduled for midday. After pleas from players and the club, he has decided to participate in the match set for Sunday at 11:00 UK time.
Key points
- Maurizio Sarri threatened to abandon the match.
- Players and club management convinced him to participate.
- Match scheduled for Sunday at 11:00 UK time.
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Report Sarri makes crucial decision after threat to abandon Roma-Lazio
Maurizio Sarri had said he wouldn’t turn up if Lazio were forced to play Roma at midday on Sunday, but it’s reported begging from the players and club changed his mind.
It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday at 11.00 UK time (12.00 CEST).
The organisation of the fixture was fraught with chaos, as the Lega Serie A and local authorities battled for four days over what day and time to play the Derby della Capitale.
When it was still up in the air, Sarri said after losing the Coppa Italia Final to Inter on Wednesday that he would not be in attendance if they were made to play on a Sunday at midday.
Sarri frustrated with Lazio organisation
ROME, ITALY – APRIL 27: SS Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on April 27, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)
“My feeling is that I’ll come on Monday evening, but if they want to play the derby at midday on a Sunday, I’m not coming. They can do it themselves,” Sarri told Sport Mediaset on Wednesday.
Q&A
Why did Maurizio Sarri threaten to abandon the Roma-Lazio match?
Sarri threatened to abandon the match due to concerns over it being scheduled for midday.
What time is the Roma-Lazio match scheduled for?
The match is scheduled to kick off at 11:00 UK time (12:00 CEST) on Sunday.
What caused the chaos in scheduling the Roma-Lazio derby?
The chaos was due to a four-day battle between Lega Serie A and local authorities over the match's date and time.