Lazio supporters expressed their discontent towards team captain Ciro Immobile following his notable miss during the Champions League match against Bayern Munich, suggesting he should consider retirement or a transfer to the Saudi Pro League. The relationship between certain segments of the fanbase and the experienced center-forward has been fraught with tension, with Immobile himself acknowledging the temptation of a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia last summer amidst severe criticism from fans. Despite converting a crucial penalty in the first leg of the Round of 16 tie, Immobile’s failure to convert a diving header at the Allianz Arena was met with disappointment. Subsequently, Bayern Munich seized the lead, ending the first half with a 2-0 advantage. Disgruntled fans vented their frustrations towards Immobile on social media platforms, responding to the official Lazio account.
“Missed goal, yet again by the pensioner Immobile, and we concede. Those are the rules…”
Bayern went into the break leading 2-1 on aggregate.
“Goodbye Champions League! It was fun while it lasted. Immobile is cooked.”
Others urged Immobile to “just retire” or “go to Saudi Arabia” and they very well may get their wish at the end of the season.