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Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri expressed frustration over the proposed lunchtime scheduling of the Roma Derby, threatening not to attend. He acknowledged making a mistake regarding player Noslin but remains focused on upcoming matches.
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Sarri Admits Making Noslin âFaultâ, Rants at Roma Derby Timing: âI Wonât Show Upâ
Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri warned about taking a stance should the Lega Serie A officials schedule the Derby della Capitale at lunchtime.
The 67-year-old was pleased with his teamâs last-gasp victory over Cremonese, but he took the opportunity to discuss whatâs to come, including the Derby della Capitale.
The manager was already irritated by the fixtureâs early kickoff in September, but the organizers have a mind to adopt a similar time slot for the second edition, which will take place on May 17 due to security measures and the Italian Open (a tennis tournament held at the same sporting facility as the Stadio Olimpico).
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In his post-match interview (via LazioNews24), Sarri threatened not to show up for any media commitments related to the Roman Derby.
The dates of the Italian Open have been known for two years, and the final rounds are supposed to be played simultaneously as well. If those who draw up the schedule at the league donât understand that, they should resign immediately. At the start of the season we played the derby in 37-degree heat, now they want us to play it in May at 12:30. Itâs an insult to Rome, to both Roman clubs, to the fans, and someone has to be held accountable. I hope they donât make us play at that timeâwhoever even proposed it should go. I certainly wonât show up; I wonât do interviews in protest. Iâll go to the bench, then Iâll get up and leave. Iâd like to ask the league why they didnât schedule Interâ at 12:30.
Maurizio Sarri is upset because he believes the lunchtime scheduling is inappropriate and has threatened not to attend the match.
Sarri admitted to making a fault regarding player Noslin, although specific details about the fault were not provided.
The Derby della Capitale is a crucial match between Lazio and Roma, representing a significant rivalry in Italian football.
Lazio secured a last-gasp victory over Cremonese, which Sarri highlighted as a positive outcome ahead of the Derby.
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Back to the match, Sarri believed that his substitutions played a decisive role in turning the result upside-down in the second half.
We started well, took control of the game with ease, even in building from the back. The first half was more organized than the second, but we lacked ruthlessness in the final 20 meters. The substitutions gave us something differentâwe became âmessierâ, but also more dangerous.
Speaking of substitutes, Tijjani Noslin was the ultimate star of the show, providing the assist for Gustav Isaksenâs equalizer, and scoring the late winner himself.
Sarri admitted he had initially struggled to comprehend the Dutchmanâs role, which may have hindered the playerâs chances at the start of the season.
Maybe it was partly my fault. I struggled to define him. He can play many roles but isnât specialized in one; then I realized that in certain matches he can make the difference. I think heâs a player who, depending on the phase of the match, can play as a central striker or out wide.
Noslin started his cameo as a centre-forward after replacing Daniel Maldini at half-time, before moving to the left wing following Boulaye Diaâs introduction.
Aside from Noslin, Nuno Tavares was arguably the best Lazio player on the pitch. Sarri explained how he forced the Portuguese player to transform into a well-rounded left-back.
How did I work with him? I left him out. I told him I wanted a full-back who could push forward but also defend, not someone who could only attack. He responded with commitment and is having an outstanding second half of the season.
The Lazio manager highlighted the importance of having Nicolo Rovella back at his disposal, while defending the struggling Maldini.
Rovella had a disastrous seasonâtwo operations, months without training. Heâs not in optimal condition, but he can improve in these final games. When he plays, you realize how much heâs been missed. I see Daniel as I always have: potentially very good, but then he gets lost in unnecessary things in the final third. He has every possible justification. Itâs not an easy situation for himâhe canât reach peak physical condition, also because he hasnât been training consistently.
Finally, Sarri suggested he has somewhat accomplished his objective for the season by helping develop a young group of players, while admitting that his fate will hinge on the clubâs ambitions for next term and whether theyâre willing to confirm the current core.
From the start of the season, the goal was to take a group with limited chances of competing for Europe and help it grow. Itâs been a turbulent campaign, but the group has developed and now has a different level of substance. Do I feel like continuing with them? It depends on whether this squad will still be here or not. That doesnât depend on me, so I canât say.