Lazio confirm Sarri has had heart surgery: Reason revealed

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Peter Young | Last updated Dec 29, 2025 12:18 PM ET

Lazio have confirmed that head coach Maurizio Sarri has had a successful operation on his heart after being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.

Lazio have confirmed in a statement that Sarri had a catheter ablation operation at the Tor Vergata Polyclinic in Rome on Monday, and that the procedure, carried out by Professor Andrea Natale, was successful.

The Biancocelesti head coach had been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, a disorder which causes a rapid and erratic heartbeat, and can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath and increases the risk of suffering from blood clots and potentially a stroke.

PARMA, ITALY – DECEMBER 13: Maurizio Sarri, Head Coach of Lazio, looks on prior to the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and SS Lazio at Stadio Ennio Tardini on December 13, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Lazio have confirmed that Sarri is expected to return to his day-to-day leadership of the team within the next few days.

For the meantime, assistant coach Marco Ianni will fill in for Sarri and will lead training for the next few days.

What Lazio said about Sarri’s surgery

“SS Lazio confirms that coach Mauruzio Sarri underwent a catheter ablation operation at the Tor Vergata Polyclinic after a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation,” a statement on the club website read on Monday.

“The surgery, performed by Professor Andrea Natale, an international pioneer with more than 30 years experience with this disease, was carried out with a positive outcome.

PISA, ITALY – OCTOBER 30: The manager of SS Lazio looks on during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and SS Lazio at Arena Garibaldi on October 30, 2025 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

“Lazio’s club doctor, Dr. Italo Leo, was present for the procedure.

“The coach will resume his regular leadership of the team in the coming days.

“SS Lazio and the coach thank the Tor Vergata Polyclinic and Professor Natale’s team for their professionalism and the quality of care they guarantee for all patients.”

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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