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Italy, De Rossi hits out at Ventura: ‘Play the strikers not me’

Italy, De Rossi hits out at Ventura: ‘Play the strikers not me’

Italy midfield star Daniele De Rossi didn’t start tonight’s game between Italy and Sweden. The Roma star was benched by Giampiero Ventura but when the Italian manager’s assistant told him to warm up, De Rossi shouted at him reportedly telling him: ‘Why should I warm up? What the f*** should I do? Play the strikers!” (watch below) Italy boss Ventura did not talk to Rai after the game and it is unsure whether he will show up for the post match press conference.