Serie A club Lazio dropped a bombshell Wednesday: manager Maurizio Sarri has resigned following a string of disappointing results. Assistant coach Giovanni Martusciello will take charge temporarily as the team seeks to regroup. 🏟️
Sarri’s exit comes after four consecutive losses, including a painful 2-1 defeat to Udinese on Monday. Fans watched in dismay as Lazio’s rollercoaster season saw them crash out of the Champions League last week after a 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich and slip to ninth in Serie A. 🎢
- 💔 Lost 5 of last 8 league games
- 🏆 No trophies this season
- 🌍 European competition chances fading
With 40 points from 28 games, Lazio risks missing out on European tournaments next year—a bitter pill for supporters. The club’s social media buzzed with mixed reactions, from memes about their 'mid-table vibes' to heartfelt tributes for Sarri. 🤳💬
Will Martusciello steady the ship? For now, fans are left wondering if this is a reset—or just the start of a longer rebuild. ⚡
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Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri resigns after four straight losses
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