Series A
Salernitana: ‘Replace all referees, we demand justice’
Salernitana President Danilo Iervolino hit out at ‘scandalous’ selections, demanding ‘the substitution of all these referees’ and the resignation of chief designator Gianluca Rocchi.
The membership had already been livid at a supposed Federico Gatti foul in the course of the defeat to Juventus, then vented their anger following as we speak’s 2-1 loss to Napoli.
Coach Pippo Inzaghi already protested within the press convention and demanded ‘respect’ for his group, however Iervolino took it a lot additional.
“We wish a moratorium and the full substitution of all these referees,” the President instructed La Repubblica.
“It has now turn into essential to loudly name for the resignation of chief designator Gianluca Rocchi. The rot begins from the pinnacle.”
Salernitana are backside of the Serie A desk and that’s largely as a result of they’ve fumbled an unimaginable 15 factors from main conditions.
“I’ve no phrases for the scandalous and offensive refereeing on this match, which is mortifying for our membership,” continued Iervolino.
“There was a penalty on Nwankwo Simy and Diego Demme fouled Loum Tchaouna earlier than the Napoli purpose. They’re unimaginable errors.”
DAZN refereeing knowledgeable Luca Marelli analysed the varied incidents on this match and dominated that there have been no vital errors.
“We don’t simply need respect, however justice for us and all the opposite groups who’re difficult to remain in Serie A and are on the tip of ridiculous errors from semi-professional referees. They’re the one semi-professionals in an trade of pros.
“What we wish is skilled referees who can take cost of video games. The angle of the referees is damaging. After which, in the event you discuss it, they turn into vindictive within the subsequent match.
“Historical past will bear in mind these officers because the worst in Italian soccer.”
To mark the halfway stage of the season, the AIA (Italian Referees Affiliation) launched footage of eight incidents they confirmed had been vital errors from the officers and VAR.
“I’m positive that quickly the AIA will launch an announcement insisting the refereeing on this match was impeccable. We’ll bear in mind Livio Marinelli for all times. No one even referred to as us to apologise,” continued Iervolino.
“This trade is broken by refereeing that places Italian soccer in final place for impartiality and trustworthiness. We now not need these referees. We’re evaluating authorized motion for damages.”
He even recommended Salernitana ought to be part of a type of Tremendous League.
“If a League calls us to play in a unique event, I’ll severely think about it, as a result of this soccer is sick.”
Iervolino: “Vogliamo la sostituzione totale di questi arbitri e le dimissioni di Rocchi” https://t.co/RswMYwgRHM
— La Gazzetta dello Sport (@Gazzetta_it) January 13, 2024
