Lazio Manager Maurizio Sarri Undergoes Minor Heart Procedure
Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has recently undergone a minor heart operation.
The former Chelsea coach was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, a condition that affects the heart's rhythm. Italian media have reported that the procedure was routine.
The club anticipates that the 66-year-old will resume his regular duties in the coming days.
Sarri was appointed as Lazio's manager for the second time in June 2025.
Currently, Lazio is positioned eighth in Serie A, having secured six victories out of 17 matches. They are set to host Napoli this Sunday at 11:30 GMT.
Sarri began his coaching career at lower-tier Italian clubs while also working as a banker. He left his banking job in the early 2000s to dedicate himself fully to management.
He successfully guided Empoli to promotion to Italy's top division during the 2013-14 season and led his hometown club, Napoli, to two second-place finishes over three years.
In the 2018-19 season, he joined Chelsea, where he won the Europa League and reached the Carabao Cup final. After just one season, he returned to Italy, claiming the Serie A title with Juventus in 2019-20.
Sarri initially took charge of Lazio in June 2021, leading the team to a second-place finish in the 2022-23 season before resigning in March 2024.
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