Final-Day Chaos at Lazio: Isaksen Refuses to Play, Basic Shuns Lotito

Lazio’s final match of the season witnessed a couple of controversial incidents involving Gustav Isaksen and Toma Basic.

Lazio Beat Pisa on Pedro’s Farewell

The Biancocelesti ended their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Pisa, with Pedro marking his farewell by scoring the winner. However, all the turbulence endured throughout the season surfaced on the final day.

Gustav Isaksen Isaksen Refused to Enter the Pitch

According to Il Messaggero, Isaksen refused to enter the match in the second half. The Dane was spotted warming up on the sidelines, but remained an unused substitute. The source notes that this incident stems from some tensions in the locker room.

The 25-year-old had been vying for a starting spot with Matteo Cancellieri this season, with the Italian getting the nod on the final day of the season.

Claudio Lotito Enquires About Toma Basic’s Future

The same newspaper (via La Lazio Siamo Noi) also highlighted a curious post-match exchange between Basic and Lotito. As the source explains, the club president approached the Croatian during Pedro’s tribute to discuss his expected transfer to Venezia.

How Basic Snubbed Lotito

The 29-year-old is running on an expiring contract, as the club decided to halt renewal talks with his entourage after reaching an agreement in principle. The source reveals that Lotito expressed his surprise at how quickly his move to Venezia came about, suggesting that Lazio were willing to hand him a last-minute offer to prolong his stay at the club.

Nevertheless, Basic (as pictured above) looked uncomfortable, as he wasn’t interested in discussing his future with the controversial patron, so he preferred to put a brief end to the conversation. The midfielder walked away while making a gesture that expressed his irritation and rejoined his teammates.