Maurizio Sarri stated Lazio have been ‘not structured to win this season,’ however paid tribute to ‘phenomenal’ Pedro forward of his remaining recreation for the membership.
The match with kicks off on the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).
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There’s a sense of farewell within the stadium, as a result of it’s the remaining match of his Lazio profession for Pedro after 5 years, and the workforce is sporting particular patches on their jersey to mark the event.
Sarri and Pedro say goodbye to Lazio
NAPLES, ITALY – APRIL 18: Maurizio Sarri SS Lazio head coach through the Serie A match between and SS Lazio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 18, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)
“Pedro has had an exceptional profession, gained every part it was attainable to win, and been an instance for everybody each on and off the sphere. He’s phenomenal in each means,”
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It is usually prone to be the final recreation right here for Sarri, with experiences he’s on the verge of an settlement to take over subsequent time period.
Though he was not requested particularly about his future, the coach did notice why he was able to stroll away.
CAGLIARI, ITALY – FEBRUARY 21: Maurizio Sarri coach of Lazio seems on through the Serie A match between and SS Lazio at Stadio Sant’Elia on February 21, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photograph by Enrico Locci/Getty Photos)
“We obtained the silver medal within the Coppa Italia, we have been unable to win the Closing, however I don’t assume this workforce was structured to win this season,” stated Sarri.
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“This recreation displays our complete season, we’re lacking eight or 9 gamers. It has been a continuous scenario of problem, we have now to make do with what we’ve obtained.
“My temper? Calm.”
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 07: Pedro of Lazio scores his workforce’s second purpose from the penalty spot through the Serie A match between SS Lazio and at Stadio Olimpico on January 07, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
Pedro additionally spoke to the media earlier than kick-off and it appears as if he isn’t fully prepared to hold up his boots but, regardless of the top of his Lazio journey.
“It’s pure to be emotional at this second, particularly with my teammates and the followers, the employees, Sarri who I’ve recognized for a few years. I look again over so many particular moments, it was powerful, however I wish to exit on a excessive at the moment and luxuriate in this recreation,”
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“It’s arduous to decide on a single second, I believe I gave my all for this jersey. I’d’ve favored to win one thing right here, it wasn’t attainable. This has been a really, very troublesome season for us, particularly with out the followers.
“I wish to have a very good reminiscence of my final recreation right here.”
Regardless of figuring out it will be the final probability to say goodbye to Pedro, the Lazio ultras didn’t droop their boycott of the house video games, so the stadium will once more be disconcertingly empty.