Christian Panucci has apologized to Fabio Capello and the whole Roma team, this morning before the training session started, following his refusal to play last Sunday during Reggina-Roma.
This has been revealed by Vincenzo Montella who said that the incident is behind their backs now. "For us, the case is closed. Nervous moments can occur in a group. There is no problem for us."
Even though the Roma players might have forgiven Panucci, the giallorossi fans might not be so kind towards the Italian defender. In fact this morning the supporters had a row with Panucci in front of the gates of the Roma sports centre and on Sunday the player will most probably be whistled and contested by his own fans.作者: Romawin 时间: 2004-3-18 19:32
帕努齐道歉了。
Christian Panucci has publicly apologised to the club, his teammates and fans after refusing to come off the bench.
“I think that this is a gesture that needs to be done,” assured the defender after he was fined £80,000 for the incident, “especially for all the many fans who have supported me over the years.”
The statement was released on the official Roma website following his refusal to play the final minutes of their 0-0 draw at Reggina last Sunday.
“I apologised to the Coach, my teammates and the club. I accept full responsibility for this behaviour which put the squad in a tricky situation, but I also feel I should say sorry to all the Roma fans.”
“I am now at Fabio Capello’s disposal and after twelve years of working together I have a great deal of respect for him as a Coach and a man.”
Panucci had seemed rather less apologetic earlier today, as when confronted by a group of fans outside the training ground he told them to “mind your own business.”
Vincenzo Montella also revealed that Panucci has apologised to all his teammates in the dressing room.
However, the ex-Inter and Milan man also went on to assure his future at the Olimpico is not in jeopardy.
“I am very sorry that this incident has been used to suggest I want to leave Roma,” continued Panucci’s statement.
“This speculation is completely untrue and after three seasons at this club I don’t think my time to move on has come yet. I have a lot still to prove as a man and as a professional.”
Panucci is now practically certain to start the Rome derby, as Jonathan Zebina is suspended 作者: 罗马之狼 时间: 2004-3-18 19:40
当时看比赛时我也奇怪，面对不强的雷吉纳，怎么上泽比纳而不上攻击力更强的帕努奇？
