Two Roma Primavera players hospitalized after Zaniolo brawl | OneFootball

Roma have released another statement confirming that two players of the Primavera squad have been hospitalized in the aftermath of the recent incident involving Nicolo Zaniolo.

“Upon a thorough investigation of the facts, AS Roma has the following updated response,” reads the club’s statement.

“On the evening of May 26, following the Primavera semi-final match Fiorentina vs AS Roma at Viola Park, Nicolò Zaniolo (Fiorentina first team) unlawfully entered the Roma dressing room area accompanied by an associate, despite lacking accreditation.

Witnesses report Zaniolo appeared visibly intoxicated. He urinated in Roma facilities, provoked players, and, without verbal exchange, physically struck Mattia Almaviva and violently pushed Marco Litti against a bench. Litti had recently undergone shoulder surgery. Both players required hospitalization: Almaviva received a 10-day recovery prognosis, Litti 21 days.

AS Roma stands firmly by its youth players and is appalled by the violent and unjustifiable behavior witnessed at Viola Park. We trust that the institutions will act decisively to ensure accountability and protect the values of Italian football.”