Sarri & Fabiani Facing Uncertain Lazio Future as Several Candidates Emerge | OneFootball

Lazio could be set for a managerial revamp this summer, as sporting director Angelo Fabian could accompany Maurizio Sarri out the door.

The Background

The Biancocelesti were hoping to salvage their incredibly difficult campaign by lifting the Coppa Italia trophy, but they fell short in Wednesday’s final against Inter Milan. Therefore, the club has missed out on Europe for the second year running, for the first time in Claudio Lotito’s 22-year reign.

While many have pointed the finger towards the unpopular club president, Sarri and Fabiani could pay the price. According to several sources in the Italian media, the head coach will meet with Lotito after Sunday’s Derby della Capitale to decide whether to proceed together or part ways at the end of the season.

Maurizio Sarri Could Leave Lazio This Summer

Sarri is unlikely to resign from his post, unless he guarantees himself a deal with another club. He has already been linked with several Italian hot seats, including Atalanta, Fiorentina, AC Milan, and his old employers, Napoli, who have identified him as the first choice to replace Antonio Conte if the latter departs.

Gennaro Gattuso & Serie A Linked with Lazio Hot Seat

In the meantime, a host of names have surfaced as potential replacements for Sarri at Lazio, varying between one source and another. Il Messaggero mentions three up-and-coming Serie A managers in Atalanta’s Raffaele Palladino, Sassuolo’s Fabio Grosso, and Cagliari’s Fabio Pisacane, in addition to former Italy boss, Gennaro Gattuso, a profile admired by Lotito for his fighting spirit.

Conceicao, Almeyda & Runjaic Also on Lazio Shortlist

Il Corriere dello Sport also reports Lazio’s interest in Palladino, who could leave Bergamo at the end of the season, as incoming Atalanta sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, would like to start with a clean slate. The Roman newspaper also suggests two former Lazio players, Sergio Conceicao (currently at Al-Ittihad) and Matias Almeyda, who was sacked by Sevilla earlier this season.

Finally, La Gazzetta dello Sport confirms interest in Palladino and Gattuso, while adding Kosta Runjaic to the list. The German has been delivering solid results at Udinese over the past two campaigns.

Sean Sogliano Tipped to Replace Angelo Fabiani at Lazio

Regarding Fabiani, he still has one year left on his contract, but Lotito might be enticed to bring in a new sporting director who excels in poaching young players in accordance with Lazio’s new direction. Hellas Verona’s Sean Sogliano remains the top contender for the role.