Lazio & Marco Baroni Heading Towards Separation – Two Potential Replacements Emerge

Lazio manager Marco Baroni appears to be heading towards the exit door, according to some of the most trusted sources in the Italian press.

The Background

The 61-year-old was appointed by the Italian capital club last summer, and the early signs were all positive, with the Biancocelesti producing good results on all fronts during the first half of the season.

Nevertheless, the team suffered a steep decline in the second half of the campaign, culminating in a last-day defeat to Lecce that saw them miss out on European football next season.

Lazio & Marco Baroni Set to Split Paths

According to Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Baroni’s story at Lazio has reached its end credit, as the two parties are now preparing to hold talks in the coming days, which will likely result in a separation. The manager himself failed to rule out this possibility in his post-match interview on Sunday.

When Will the Meeting Take Place?

Alfredo Pedulla also talks about a strained relationship between Baroni and the hierarchy. The transfer market expert expects the decisive summit to take place this week, particularly between Wednesday and Thursday.

The Potential Replacements

Moreover, La Lazio Siamo Noi discussed the potential replacements, identifying Patrick Vieira and Miroslav Klose as two plausible candidates for the role. The French manager has done well since taking over from Alberto Gilardino at Genoa in mid-season, and his résumé includes experiences at OGC Nice and Crystal Palace.

Could Miroslav Klose Return to Lazio?

As for Klose, he is currently in charge of Nurnberg in the German second flight (2. Bundesliga), and he remains a popular figure at Lazio, having spent the last five years of his playing career at the Stadio Olimpico. He scored 63 goals and provided 35 assists in his 171 appearances for the Aquile between 2011 and 2016.