Montella: 'Juve's players complain en masse but never get carded'
Vincenzo Montella is not happy about the refereeing in the recent Juventus - Milan tie, recently remonstrating that “Juve’s players always complain en masse”.
La Stampa have reported that the Milan Coach expressed his unhappiness at yesterday’s prize-giving ceremony, where Maurizio Sarri was voted handed the Golden Bench award.
Milan lost the recent Derby with Juventus 2-1, thanks to a controversial Paulo Dybala penalty being awarded in the 97th minute. This isn’t the first decision that has swung Juve’s way in a key game, from penalties not being given to Inter to Napoli also having spot kicks waved away in recent losses.
It’s not been one-way traffic, as the Partenopei themselves scored a goal that was slightly offside against Juventus, but many have had the impression that the Bianconeri have been getting the rub of the green.
Later on, off-camera, a number of Coaches as well as referees Rocchi, Tagliavento and Refereeing Association president Nicchi gathered to listen to a lecture by Premier League champion Claudio Ranieri.
That’s when Montella chose to speak, complaining that “Romagnoli, on the other hand, was carded after he protested for the first time.”