Cassano storms off - again Friday 8 October, 2004
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There are more signs of tension at Roma after Antonio Cassano reportedly abandoned another training session.
Speculation in the peninsula this afternoon claims that he left the field of play in the 57th minute of a friendly against Tivoli.
It is believed that the Italian international, dropped from the latest Azzurri squad, argued with a teammate before he stormed into the changing rooms.
The troubled enigma has a long history of ‘Cassanate’ but this latest show of indiscipline adds to his problems this season.
Cassano had already prematurely left a training session earlier this term after clashing with coaching staff.
He later had a verbal bust-up with former boss Rudi Voller following his dismissal in the Week 1 game against Fiorentina.
The player then reacted with disgust on Sunday when new Coach Gigi Del Neri replaced him in the 3-3 draw with Inter.
Cassano’s troubled start to the campaign will only increase speculation that he could quit the club in the summer – with Juventus and Milan keen on his signature.
Meanwhile, Cristian Chivu’s return to action saw him limp out of the Tivoli match after just 10 minutes.
The Romanian defender, who has just recovered from a broken foot, picked up a slight muscle strain.
Football Italia
Jeez...
It's getting serious. He's gonna leave in January, unless Del Neri can do something with him.