Series A
Is it do or die time for Sarri when Lazio host Celtic?
Lazio nonetheless haven’t discovered their footing this season and the strain is constant to mount on Maurizio Sarri, who could also be preventing for his future within the Champions League conflict with Celtic.
The Biancocelesti once more slumped in a disappointing defeat on the weekend, giving strugglers Salernitana their first victory of the season. The end result infuriated president Claudio Lotito, who’s now significantly beginning to think about the way forward for the Italian coach.
The end result leaves Lazio within the backside half of the Serie A desk in 11th, having picked up 17 factors from 5 wins and two attracts. The six defeats go away the membership far off the European spots and supporters are beginning to lose religion.
Regardless of the drama, Sarri does nonetheless have time to show issues round within the Italian capital, beginning with the approaching Champions League conflict with Celtic. Lotito isn’t a fan of dismissing coaches in the midst of the season, so the ship’s course may be corrected earlier than issues absolutely collapse.
In Europe, the Biancocelesti sit second in Group E after 4 video games, sitting one level behind group leaders Atletico Madrid and one forward of third place Feyenoord. As such, they can’t afford to drop factors to their Scottish opponents, growing the already-high pressure on the Stadio Olimpico.
It’s not laborious to see why religion has began to wane in Sarri, nonetheless, particularly when evaluating the group’s work to a yr in the past.
After 13 Serie A outings within the 2022-23 season, Lazio sat third within the desk with 27 factors, having secured eight wins and three attracts. The group had scored 25 targets and conceded simply eight, impressing each offensively and defensively.
After 13 video games this time period, issues are totally completely different; the Roman outfit sit 11th after 5 wins and two attracts, scoring simply 14 targets and conceding 15, trying toothless in entrance of objective and unsure when defending.
Sarri wants to start out discovering solutions, and quick. Qualifying for Europe represents an important income for Lazio and it’s clear that failing to attain that might spell the tip of his time within the Italian capital.
Within the meantime, reaching the Champions League knockout levels would purchase him much-needed time, making the approaching conflict with Celtic vitally necessary for each membership and coach.
Phrases: @ApolloHeyes
