"This weekend, AC Milan host Lazio at San Siro, and it could be an opportunity to claim the top spot in Serie A. Maurizio Sarri and Massimiliano Allegri are no strangers to each other, and their rivalry stretches back almost 20 years. Both returned to a place previously called home in the summer, and they will now face each other twice in less than a week."
"Lazio's rollercoaster 2025-26 began at the start of the summer, with the rather logical move to bring Maurizio Sarri back as the head coach with Marco Baroni departing. Things threatened to fall apart rather quickly, though. It emerged that a transfer embargo had been imposed on the capital club due to financial irregularities. Sarri claimed he was not fully informed about not being able to do any incoming business until after he signed his contract, but decided not to walk away."
"Lazio were able to make the signings of Nicolo Rovella and Luca Pellegrini permanent after their loans from Juventus ran out, costing €21m combined. Nuno Tavares was also made permanent from Arsenal, as were Samuel Gigot from Marseille and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru from Hatayspor. The big sale was Loum Tchaouna to Burnley for around €15m, while Nicolo Casale headed to Bologna for €6.5m. Generally speaking though, they headed into the new campaign with the same core group of players."
AC Milan host Lazio at San Siro with the opportunity to claim top spot in Serie A, with Roma hosting Napoli also influencing standings. Maurizio Sarri and Massimiliano Allegri renew a rivalry that stretches nearly 20 years after both returned in the summer. Lazio arrive with mixed results and questionable form against top teams, seeking an upset after a 2-0 defeat to Inter before the break. Lazio's 2025-26 season features Sarri as manager, recent injuries to Samuel Gigot, Nicolo Rovella and Matteo Cancellieri, and top scorers Matteo Cancellieri and Mattia Zaccagni on three goals each. A transfer embargo and several permanent signings shaped the squad.
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