Pellegrini calls Milan ‘unsportsmanlike’ – Football Italia

Luca Pellegrini apologised to the Lazio followers and recommended Milan had been ‘unsportsmanlike’ throughout his crimson card incident of their tense Serie A duel.

The 2 sides performed out some of the absurd matches of the season up to now, with three Biancocelesti gamers receiving their marching orders throughout the 90 minutes. Pellegrini was the primary, with Adam Marusic and Matteo Guendouzi following him within the closing phases of the match.

Amidst the drama, tensions and questionable officiating, Milan edged out a key 1-0 win over Lazio after a 88th minute strike from Noah Okafor, sparking fury throughout the stands of the Stadio Olimpico.

Writing on his Instagram page within the hours after the match, Pellegrini mirrored on his sending off in opposition to Milan, apologising to the Lazio followers.

“I apologise to the workforce and our followers for the crimson card. Subsequent time I’ll kick the ball out of the stadium for positive, contemplating the blood on my teammate’s face and the truth that he stopped me was not sufficient for the referee. 

“Unsportsmanlike conduct received. Happy with this group, we will exit with our heads held excessive. Forza Lazio.”

The defeat leaves Lazio ninth within the Serie A desk after 27 video games and so they’ll need to bounce again rapidly as they journey to Bavaria to face Bayern Munich within the second leg of their Champions League Spherical of 16 tie on March fifth.