15.12.2024 14:01
After scoring a goal against Cagliari, similar to the one he scored against his former team Roma, Nicolo Zaniolo took off his jersey and went towards the opposing team's fans, which drew a reaction from Gasperini. Gasperini stated, "It's not acceptable for him to provoke the opposing fans every time he scores a goal."
Atalanta's head coach Gian Piero Gasperini reacted to Italian footballer Nicolo Zaniolo after the 1-0 victory against Cagliari, where Zaniolo scored the only goal.
"NOT ACCEPTABLE"
Gasperini's reaction to Zaniolo's goal celebration, which brought the team the victory, drew attention. The Italian coach stated about Zaniolo, who scored the only goal of the match in the 66th minute, "It's not acceptable for him to stir up the opposing fans every time he scores. Zaniolo is doing this for the second time. He ignited the entire stadium with his goal celebration."
HE HAD REMOVED HIS JERSEY IN ROME AS WELL
After scoring against Cagliari, Zaniolo went to the stands and raised his fist, drawing the ire of the home team's fans. The 25-year-old player had also removed his jersey and gone to the stands after scoring against his former team, Roma.
ATALANTA PERFORMANCE
Nicolo Zaniolo, who was signed by Atalanta from Galatasaray with a conditional purchase option during the summer transfer window, has scored 3 goals and made 1 assist in 15 matches for the Italian team. The 25-year-old playmaker has a contract with the yellow-reds until 2027.