Roma coach Luciano Spalletti commented that did not have a particularly large choice of how to act against booing captain Francesco Totti. The specialist said that the removal of the Prince of Rome from the squad for the game against Palermo (5: 0) yesterday was absolutely necessary step.
Tensions between the club and the 39-year-old striker arise from a television interview that the player give. It Totti said that no one can force him to end his career, while Spalletti blamed a lack of respect.
"The whole situation is now in the past. We intend tomorrow (today - br) to gather all. Totti was in the stands to watch the match, then came into the dressing room to greet others. He will continue to train with us, "said Spalletti.
"I understand that it have a moment of anger and frustration, it is sometimes okay. However, when a great player like him make such comments, everything becomes a big deal. I was going to play it tonight (last night - br) said it and the press conference before the game. If I said he would play and then not release it to me would fly rockets, not verbal attacks. "
"Given his comments and that they were all over the media, I think this could disrupt our concentration after the match against Real Madrid in the Champions League. I had to ask him kindly as a father asks his son to help me transition from one to the other match. My decision (to pull it out of the composition - br) may seem far from normal, but it works here. When you treat a player in one way, you have to treat the same and the rest. Even if the player says Francesco Totti. It is true that he is a great champion and deserves respect, but must also respect the other players in the team. Otherwise each will be able to call his own press conference and say whatever he wants. This is not good behavior, "said Spalletti.
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