Roma players were subjected to a furious protest during and after their 3-0 Europa League defeat to Fiorentina.
The first leg had ended 1-1, but within 22 minutes the Viola were 3-0 up at the Stadio Olimpico.
Ultras in the Curva Sud walked out after half an hour, leaving a banner in the empty section that read: ‘Rome is fed up… see you soon.’
Roma players were subjected to a furious protest during and after their 3-0 Europa League defeat to Fiorentina.
The first leg had ended 1-1, but within 22 minutes the Viola were 3-0 up at the Stadio Olimpico.
Ultras in the Curva Sud walked out after half an hour, leaving a banner in the empty section that read: ‘Rome is fed up… see you soon.’
They did indeed return 10 minutes from the end to stage their protest, hurling abuse at the players and club hierarchy, but largely sparing Coach Rudi Garcia.
Among the chants were ‘Go do some real work’ and ‘We only support the shirt.’
After the final whistle, several players including Francesco Totti, Daniele De Rossi and Juan Manuel Iturbe went to the Curva in order to speak to the head ultras.
It’s reported the fans demanded players remove their shirts, as they were not worthy to wear them.
During the game, Radja Nainggolan – who was suspended – had to leave his seat in the stands after receiving insults from the supporters around him.
It has been a tough few weeks for the Giallorossi, who crashed out of the Champions League, the Coppa Italia – also to Fiorentina – the Europa League and saw their Serie A lead in second place cut to just one point.