Maurizio Sarri Resigns as Lazio Head Coach

Following a series of disappointing results, including a recent defeat to Udinese, Maurizio Sarri steps down with his assistant Giovanni Martusciello taking over.

• Maurizio Sarri resigned as Lazio head coach after a 2-1 loss to Udinese, marking the team's fourth consecutive defeat.
• Lazio is currently ninth in the Serie A standings, 35 points behind league leaders Inter and 11 points away from Champions League qualification.
• Sarri's assistant, Giovanni Martusciello, will assume temporary coaching responsibilities.
• Under Sarri's leadership, Lazio had previously secured fifth and second-place finishes in the Italian top-flight.
• Sarri, a former banker, has had notable coaching stints at Empoli, Napoli, Chelsea, and Juventus, including leading Juventus to a Serie A title in 2020.

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