Ex-Chelsea boss rushed to hospital after falling ill during training session in intense summer heat

Former Chelsea and current Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri was rushed to hospital on Wednesday after feeling unwell during a training session in Rome’s intense summer heat. Temperatures in the Italian capital soared past 30°C, prompting immediate medical attention. Lazio have since confirmed the 66-year-old is in stable condition and returned to training later in the day.

  • Sarri taken to hospital after falling ill in 30°C Rome heat
  • confirm coach is stable, returns to training same day
  • Former boss recently rejoined Lazio on two-year deal

Ex-Chelsea boss rushed to hospital after falling ill during training session in intense summer heatEx-Chelsea boss rushed to hospital after falling ill during training session in intense summer heatEx-Chelsea boss rushed to hospital after falling ill during training session in intense summer heat

Sarri felt unwell during a Lazio training session held in high temperatures exceeding 30°C. The 66-year-old was rushed to hospital for a medical check-up as a precaution. He was later discharged and returned to the club’s training centre in Formello.

Lazio released a statement regarding Sarri’s health, which read: “Coach Sarri is returning to Formello and, as scheduled, will lead the training session at 6:00 PM as usual.

“This morning, he underwent a thorough fitness check, more comprehensive than the tests conducted on the players at the Training Centre.”

Sarri spent one season at Chelsea, winning the and finishing third in the . He later managed before taking two sabbaticals and returning to Lazio last month. Known for his eccentric habits and tactical mind, Sarri remains a popular figure in Italian football.

Lazio will continue to monitor Sarri’s health closely during pre-season. The giants are expected to manage the veteran coach’s workload amid the summer heat. Sarri is set to lead Lazio into the upcoming Serie A campaign as planned.