In the aftermath of a heated incident during the closing moments of Lecce’s clash with Verona, Roberto D’Aversa finds himself in jeopardy as the repercussions of his actions unfold. The coach’s headbutt on Verona’s Thomas Henry has incensed the Lecce hierarchy, prompting serious contemplation of a managerial change.
The club issued a statement distancing itself from the incident, expressing firm condemnation of D’Aversa’s behavior as it runs counter to the principles and values of sportsmanship. Despite acknowledging the heightened tension in the game’s final moments, Lecce unequivocally denounced their coach’s actions in a statement:
“U.S. Lecce, with reference to the episode involving the coach D’Aversa and the Verona player Henry, while assessing the situation of general nervousness at the end of the match, strongly condemns the gesture of its coach as contrary to the principles and values of sport”.
Should D’Aversa face dismissal, the Giallorossi are considering Leonardo Semplici as a potential replacement for the managerial position at Lecce. However, as of now, there have been no formal discussions with prospective new coaches.
