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See the full story · 1 sourcesLazio Midfielder Kicked Out of Training After Heated Argument With Gattuso – (Video)
Thursday morning’s session at Formello witnessed an unsavoury scene involving Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso and his midfielder Kenneth Taylor.
Gennaro Gattuso Pulls Kenneth Taylor Out of Lazio Training
The incident ensued during a mini-match between the ranks following a 50-50 coming together between the Dutch international and Matteo Cancellieri. While the Italian winger was seen walking away gingerly, Taylor dropped to the ground and start complaining, resulting in a back-and-forth spat with the manager.
After a brief discussion, an angry Gattuso ordered the former Ajax player to leave the ground. The player immediately took off his i-shirt and walked away, while his teammates resumed training. The whole incident was caputred on camera, as the official Lazio YouTube channel has been livestreaming the club’s entire pre-season camp.
Interestingly, this episide occurred following a report from Il Corriere dell Sport (via La Lazio Siamo Noi ) that emphasized Taylor’s importance in Gattuso’s tactical plans. The source mentioned how the two men stayed on the field to discuss tactics and positionning following the first team’s friendly contest against Lazio U20 last week, while everyone else headed to the locker room.
What’s Next for Gattuso & Taylor
The Calabrian manager is renowned for his short fuse, but he’s not necessarily one to hold a grudge. Therefore, we can expect the two men to put this incident behind them as soon as possible.
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