Genoa defender hits back at fans for whistling

Genoa captain and defender Luca Antonelli has said that the players are annoyed at the Grifone fans who have been whistling the team.

The 27-year-old said the group remain happy however and are all united behind coach Gian Piero Gasperini and expect to play well in their next Serie A fixture away at Chievo.

“The whistles? They’re annoying, even if they come from a minority of fans,” said Antonelli to Il Secolo XIX.

“There’s a need to regroup, the crowd should give us a big helping hand when we play at home.”

“Gaseperini? We’re a calm group, we are all with our coach.

The defender also spoke about how honoured he feels to be Genoa’s captain and his form.

“To be a captain in Serie A is a dream, to be one at Genoa means even more,” he continued.

“I haven’t had a good start like last season but I’m working to return to the levels I was at last year.”

Antonelli insiste that the Grifone will be impressive when they head to Verona to take on Chievo.

“In Verona we will play a great game.”

Genoa are currently 10th in Serie A after seven games.