Lazio supporters have collided with club management once again following confirmation that an upcoming pre-season friendly against Arezzo at the Centro Sportivo di Formello will be staged behind closed doors.
Sunday’s Arezzo Test Locked Down at Formello
Club officials confirmed that Sunday’s training match against Arezzo, set for a 15:00 local time kickoff at the Mirko Fersini pitch, will admit zero spectators.
This strict blackout mirrors earlier summer preparations. Previous training sessions against Primavera squads, Flaminia Civita Castellana, Avellino, and Ostiamare were similarly barred from the public—though matches against Ostiamare required a move to the central pitch due to ongoing turf renovations at the Fersini facility.
The Contrast With Earlier Open-Door Sessions
This current lockdown stands in stark contrast to an open training session held earlier in the season just days before the second fixture against Genoa. Back then, roughly 1,000 supporters—distinct from organized ultra groups—made their way to the training center to watch the squad work following an opening-round win away at Bologna.
Juve Stabia Friendly and Mounting Fan Scrutiny
Access will remain heavily restricted beyond the Arezzo test. Club organizers are currently finalizing another pre-season friendly against Serie B side Juve Stabia for the following weekend. Internal discussions had reportedly involved Padova before zeroing in on Juve Stabia, with exact dates and kickoff times still awaiting official confirmation.
The continued policy of keeping the gates locked drew immediate pushback across digital platforms. Social media channels filled with pointed questions regarding the trajectory of the club’s fan relations, with one recurring sentiment asking whether this represented the promised step toward supporters.
Conversely, other users defended the measure or simply expressed indifference.
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