Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri has successfully undergone a minor heart operation following a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, a condition that affects the heart’s rhythm, the Serie A club confirmed on Tuesday.
According to a post on the club’s X account, the 66-year-old underwent a transcatheter ablation procedure using PFA technology at the Policlinico Tor Vergata hospital. The routine operation was performed by Professor Andrea Natale, a world-renowned specialist with over 30 years of experience treating the condition.
The procedure was attended by Lazio’s club doctor, Dr Italo Leo, and was reported as successful. The club expects Sarri to return to his coaching duties within the coming days.
Sarri was reappointed as Lazio manager in June 2025 and is currently overseeing the team’s campaign as they sit eighth in Serie A, having won six of their 17 league matches so far. Lazio are scheduled to host Napoli on Sunday, with kickoff set for 11:30 GMT.
The Italian coach has enjoyed a long and varied career, beginning at lower-league clubs while working as a banker. He left his banking career in the early 2000s to pursue football management full-time, eventually rising to manage top Serie A sides and European teams.
Lazio’s statement emphasized the routine nature of the procedure and reassured fans about Sarri’s health. “The head coach will resume his regular duties with the team in the coming days,” the club said.
Support and well-wishes have poured in from fans and football colleagues alike, reflecting Sarri’s respected status in Italian and European football circles. The club confirmed that training and preparations for upcoming fixtures will continue as planned under his guidance.
