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Lazio, the future goes through Formello: today summit between Sarri and Fabiani to trim the squad. The sporting director responds to the controversy: “I don’t owe anyone an explanation”

Lazio, key day: meeting between Sarri and Fabiani. The sporting director replies to criticism and prepares sales

It’s a heated day at Lazio, both on and off the pitch. While the team has returned from their Turkish tour—which saw a draw against Galatasaray and a narrow defeat to Fenerbahce—a decisive meeting is being prepared at Formello between Maurizio Sarri and sporting director Angelo Fabiani, who has been absent in recent days and the subject of media criticism for some photos showing him in Sardinia.

The Biancoceleste sporting director, interviewed by Il Tempo, responded firmly to the controversy:

“I was away for a day to celebrate my birthday with my family. If some beggar doesn’t understand these values, that’s their problem. I don’t have to answer to anyone. For years, I haven’t known what ‘vacation’ means.”

Fabiani turned 64 on July 22, just before Sarri’s official presentation to the press, which he did not attend. Today, however, a direct meeting with the Tuscan coach is scheduled to discuss outgoing transfers and squad planning ahead of the start of the season.

Mandatory departures to unlock the incoming market With the restrictions imposed by the squad and the regulations on the 25-man list (a maximum of 17 “over 23” players without homegrown status), Lazio is forced to sell before buying, even with January’s transfer window in mind. Currently, the club has 19 over-23 players: at least two will have to be cut, in addition to the already known surplus players.

The most likely departures:

Kamenovic and Fares (already out of the squad)

One between Hysaj and Lazzari (the latter appears closer to leaving)

Toma Basic, who has a salary of over 1.5 million and few offers on the market

One between Noslin and Cancellieri, with the latter ahead in Sarri’s pecking order

The situation with Cancellieri is particularly interesting: the former Verona striker is liked by the coach, but could be sacrificed if a €10 million offer arrives, which would help unlock the winter transfer market.

What to expect from the Sarri-Fabiani summit The meeting scheduled at Formello will be crucial to define the cuts and outline the club’s operational strategy for the coming months. Sarri will have to indicate which players are not in his plans, while Fabiani will work to move them on before the end of the transfer window.

At the moment, no new signings are expected before January, but every move will depend on departures. The club’s priority is to lighten the wage bill and comply with the parameters required by the league for registration.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.