Former Chelsea Boss Maurizio Sarri Rushed to Hospital During Lazio Training

Former Chelsea and current Lazio manager, Maurizio Sarri, was rushed to hospital on Wednesday after falling ill during a training session in Rome.

The 66-year-old was reportedly affected by the intense heat, as temperatures in the Italian capital soared above 30°C. Lazio later issued a statement to calm concerns over his condition.

“Coach Sarri is returning to Formello and, as scheduled, will lead the training session at 6:00 PM as usual,” the club said. “This morning, he underwent a thorough fitness check, more comprehensive than the tests conducted on the players at the Training Center.”

Sarri, well known to Premier League fans for his eccentric habit of chewing cigarette butts while managing Chelsea—an adjustment made due to England’s stadium-wide smoking ban—spent one season at Stamford Bridge. Despite some initial skepticism, he led the Blues to a third-place league finish and guided them to Europa League glory in 2019.

After departing Chelsea, Sarri spent a season at Juventus, took a brief sabbatical, and later took the helm at Lazio, where he remains in charge.