Roma attacking winger Giammario Piscitella, who is on loan in Lega Pro with Pistoiese, has failed a doping test.
A statement from the CONI confirmed Piscitella tested positive for Tuaminoheptane – a drug found in nasal decongestants.
The 21-year-old failed the test after a game against Pro Piacenza on January 26.
Piscitella is an Italy Under-21 international with two caps to his name.
“Giammario is a good kid and what happened was simply a lack of communication,” agent Giovanni Ferro told vocegiallorossa.it.
Roma attacking winger Giammario Piscitella, who is on loan in Lega Pro with Pistoiese, has failed a doping test.
A statement from the CONI confirmed Piscitella tested positive for Tuaminoheptane – a drug found in nasal decongestants.
The 21-year-old failed the test after a game against Pro Piacenza on January 26.
Piscitella is an Italy Under-21 international with two caps to his name.
“Giammario is a good kid and what happened was simply a lack of communication,” agent Giovanni Ferro told vocegiallorossa.it.
“He used a nasal spray due to a very strong cold and it contained a substance that showed up in urine tests.
“I am certain Giammario will prove his good faith and innocence, as it was a banal error. We are in contact with both Roma and Pistoiese to resolve the issue.
“Other players have been in this situation before and had the chance to prove their innocence.”