Lazio risk a points penalty if they refuse to pay back wages to released midfielder Massimo Mutarelli.

"The deadline for that reimbursement is November 23," explained lawyer Marco Ieradi on Radio Erre 2.

"If Lazio do not pay, then they risk serious sanctions, such as a points penalty for the current season. If they do not reimburse the player, then we have no other choice."

President Claudio Lotito has remained tight-lipped on the affair and the club has asked for a postponement.

"It is surprising that Lazio want to continue their legal battle against us. They are well within their rights to request a postponement, but that does not mean Lazio are right," continued Mutarelli's lawyer.

"I understand this behaviour less than ever now, seeing as the Lega Calcio's ruling cannot be appealed and its motivation was written in a clear fashion.

"I don't see where they can try to attack it. Of course, we cannot stop the President from doing what he considers to be opportune."

Mutarelli has not commented so far on the lengthy legal battle that has stalled his career, but that is going to change.

"Up until now we have kept a low profile so as not to create too much clamour in the newspapers. I think the time has come for Massimo to reveal his side of the story and he will do next week, either in a Press conference or a video tape."