Milena Bertolini, the coach of Italy’s women national team has caused controversy saying that Roma and Azzurri starlet Nicolò Zaniolo ‘must be educated.’
Zaniolo was sent off for dissent after seeing a potential late winner disallowed in Roma’s 0-0 draw against Genoa on Saturday.
“Zanilo is struggling a little bit lately, he must be helped and educated,” Bertolini said during the tv program 90 Minuto.
“The referee had to make his part and I can’t justify Zaniolo’s behaviour.”
Fair to say Roma fans are not impressed by Bertolini’s words as thousands of them have been complaining on social media over the last few hours.
Zaniolo has been in the spotlight lately after Roma coach Tiago Pinto said he can’t guarantee that the midfielder will be at the Stadio Olimpico next season.
However, Roma boss José Mourinho ensured that the 22-year-old won’t leave the capital during his time at the Stadio Olimpico. Both Mourinho and Zaniolo’s contracts expire in June 2024.