By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri has undergone a minor heart operation, the Italian Serie A club said on Monday.
A club statement reads: “SS Lazio announces that coach Maurizio Sarri, following a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, underwent transcatheter ablation surgery using PFA technology at the Tor Vergata Polyclinic.
“The surgery, performed by Professor Andrea Natale, an international pioneer with over thirty years of experience in treating this condition, was successful.
The SS Lazio team doctor, Dr. Italo Leo, was present at the event.
“The coach will resume regular management of the team in the next few days.
“SS Lazio and the Coach thank the Policlinico Tor Vergata and Professor Natale’s team for their high level of professionalism and the quality of care they provide to all patients every day.”
Atrial Fibrillation [AFib] is a type of heart rhythm problem where your heartbeat is not steady.
Sarri was appointed Lazio manager for the second time in June 2025.
Lazio sit eighth in Serie A, with six wins from 17 matches, and host Napoli on Sunday (11:30 GMT).
Sarri began coaching at low-level Italian clubs alongside his work as a banker before quitting his day job in the early 2000s to focus on his managerial career.
He oversaw Empoli’s promotion to Italy’s top flight in 2013-14 before leading hometown club Napoli to two second-place finishes in three years.
Moving to Chelsea in 2018-19, he won the Europa League and reached the Carabao Cup final with the Blues.
He returned to Italy after one season and won Serie A with Juventus in 2019-20. Sarri began his first stint at Lazio in June 2021 and led them to a second-place finish in 2022-23 prior to his resignation in March 2024.