Spalletti blast Pizarro
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Roma defeated Livorno 2-0 in yesterday's Serie A opener.
Goals either side of half-time from midfielders Daniele De Rossi and Alessandro Mancini sealed the contest as Roma made a successful start in their bid to reclaim the Italian title they last won in 2001.
Goals either side of half-time from midfielders Daniele De Rossi and Alessandro Mancini sealed the contest as Roma made a successful start in their bid to reclaim the Italian title they last won in 2001.
However, the match was overshadowed by debut boy David Pizarro, who stormed off in protest at his substitution.
The Chilean midfielder was visibly irritated and walked straight down the tunnel when he was replaced by Rodrigo Taddei.
"Was he upset? I was upset too, but it looks as if Pizarro hasn't yet learned our rules here at Roma," said coach Luciano Spalletti.
"Our substitutes must spend at least two minutes on the bench with everyone else, even if it's -15 degrees. If someone thinks they're better than the others, then that is his problem."
The former Inter man was drafted in during the summer in a co-ownership deal, but disappointed on his debut for the Giallorossi.
"He struggled a little in the first half, but in my view had a good game anyway. I was pleased to see Francesco Totti defend the ball in a way he hasn't done in a long time."
The Chilean midfielder was visibly irritated and walked straight down the tunnel when he was replaced by Rodrigo Taddei.
"Was he upset? I was upset too, but it looks as if Pizarro hasn't yet learned our rules here at Roma," said coach Luciano Spalletti.
"Our substitutes must spend at least two minutes on the bench with everyone else, even if it's -15 degrees. If someone thinks they're better than the others, then that is his problem."
The former Inter man was drafted in during the summer in a co-ownership deal, but disappointed on his debut for the Giallorossi.
"He struggled a little in the first half, but in my view had a good game anyway. I was pleased to see Francesco Totti defend the ball in a way he hasn't done in a long time."
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