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Lazio President Lotito Responds Bizarrely to Immobile Incident
Lazio president, Claudio Lotito, has come under fire for his controversial response to the recent incident involving star player Ciro Immobile. The Serie A club’s captain was reportedly accosted by ultras on the streets, prompting a wave of criticism towards Lotito for his handling of the situation.
The altercation with the fans escalated further when Immobile’s replacement, Taty Castellanos, scored a goal with his first touch during a match against Frosinone. This incident only fueled the already tense relationship between Immobile and certain sections of the Lazio supporters.
The situation took a dramatic turn with the sudden resignation of coach Maurizio Sarri, leading to speculations and conspiracy theories surrounding the circumstances of his departure. Lotito’s cryptic remark about Sarri being ‘betrayed’ by some players added more fuel to the fire, intensifying the scrutiny on the club president.
Lotito’s response to the incident involving Immobile was met with incredulity, as he downplayed the situation by referencing the death threats he receives on a daily basis. Fans and observers criticized his lack of unequivocal support for the captain in the face of such a distressing episode.
During the Frosinone match, Immobile faced a barrage of online taunts as he missed several scoring opportunities, further amplifying the backlash against him. Castellanos’ instant impact with a goal from a Luis Alberto free kick prompted comparisons between the two players, with some fans drawing unflattering contrasts in their performances.