Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has reportedly asked the club to keep his squad intact and abort all potential sales.
The Background
The Biancocelesti are prevented from making any new signings this summer due to the transfer ban imposed by COVISOC. Nevertheless, the club is allowed to sell players, and has already offloaded Loum Tchaouna to Burnley and Romano Floriani Mussolini to Cremenose.
Lazio Must Exclude Two Players from Serie A List
In recent days, it has been reported that several names are on the chopping block, as at least two players will have to be excluded from the Serie A squad due to the lack of spots on the list. But while the fans have been anticipating additional exits, Il Corriere dello Sport (via La Lazio Siamo Noi) depicts a different scenario.
Maurizio Sarri Vetoes Lazio Exits
The Roman newspaper reveals that Sarri has decided to block the exit of all first-team players. As the source explains, Lazio president Claudio Lotito had given the manager to right to veto any sale upon his return to the club, and he plans to honor his promise, especially after failing to bolster the squad with new arrivals this summer.
Why Sarri Wants to Keep Lazio Squad Intact
Despite the absence of European football, the report explains that Sarri is keen to maintain solid squad depth across all departments. For instance, the tactician won’t pick between Tijjani Noslin and Matteo Cancellieri, but will be looking to keep them both at his disposal, especially with Gustav Iskasen still struggling with health issues after contracting Mononucleosis.
Moreover, Patric’s recurring injuries have prompted Sarri to keep Samuel Gigot, and he would also like to maintain all five full-backs after offloading Fabio Andrea Ruggeri. Even Toma Basic is expected to stay after putting on decent performances in pre-season.
Are Lazio Allowed to Update their Serie A Squad List?
The 66-year-old coach must trim his squad when the market closes on September 2, but he will have the opportunity to introduce a limited number of changes to the Serie A list during the season, especially in case of injuries. The squad list can also be revamped during the January transfer window.
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