Lazio’s ultras have released a statement telling defender Francesco Acerbi to leave the club.

The 33-year-old Italian centre back has been under fire in the Italian capital after doing a ‘shhh’ gesture following his goal in the Biancocelesti’s 3-1 win over Genoa last weekend. The player was responding to the recent criticisms that he has not properly adapted to coach Maurizio Sarri’s four-man defence and tactical system.

Acerbi initially defended his celebration in a post-match interview; regarding the criticisms, he noted that ‘I couldn’t care less, it’s part of our job.’ A few hours lately, the former Sassuolo defender apologised for his celebration on social media, but this has done little to calm a section on the Biancocelesti fans.

The Lazio ultras are known for being controversial and divisive, and it remains to be seen now how both Acerbi and the club will respond to this statement.

Below is the Lazio Ultras statement in full:

‘Acerbi man without honour, leave Rome immediately. No forgiveness for those who betray! This is not just a slogan, but much more. It means that the fans are worth more than the players, that our flag is sacred!

‘Unfortunately, today’s players are too used to it and have never seen a proper protest. We protested against Chinaglia, Nesta and Mihajlovic (to name but three), monuments to our history. We went into the changing rooms at Tor di Quinto and Formello because some players, even players with a lot more honour than one from Chievo and Sassuolo, had disrespected us.

‘And we’re supposed to let pass the celebration and disrespect of a player who has shown that he despises an entire fanbase? Acerbi silenced the curva in the last match after months of support to the bitter end, Today he had the opportunity, as a man, to apologise under the guest sector occupied by 3000 Lazio fans.

‘Instead, at the end of the game, like a rabbit, while the other players came to cheer with us, he walked away. He backed out when a sincere apology would have sufficed. The fact that Acerbi is an important player in Lazio’s squad doesn’t matter to us. What matters to us is sweat, grit and respect. That’s why, as of today, Francesco Acerbi is no longer welcome here in Rome.

‘As long as he is here, he will be booed, In every game! “And who knows how many you’ve seen and how many you’ll see, sad players who never won”. ACERBI GO AWAY! ULTRAS LAZIO’

dts the Italian mafia.....were fans get mouth pass club owners..

paulolee:
dts the Italian mafia.....were fans get mouth pass club owners..

No be lie.