Italy coach Roberto Mancini is unhappy with supporters who jeered Leonardo Bonucci during the nation’s 0-0 draw with Portugal in Milan on Saturday.
Bonucci, 31, spent last season at AC Milan after a move from Juventus, only to secure a return to Turin in August.
The move back to Juve has left a sour taste for some supporters, who targeted the defender during the Nations League clash.
Mancini criticised the fans and said there should never be a repeat when players are representing their nations.
Bonucci on getting booed by a portion of the San Siro crowd (presumably Milan fans):
“There are always imbeciles out there. I have the confidence of my teammates and the Coach, so that’s all that matters”. pic.twitter.com/zSZjipCXxT
— TheMilanBible (@TheMilanBible) November 17, 2018
‘It was a mistake for fans to be booing Bonucci,’ he told a news conference.
‘This is a type of protest that shouldn’t happen when you’re playing for the national team.
‘It only lasted for 15 minutes but I repeat it shouldn’t happen because when Italy is playing, the crowd should support the players.’
Italy will finish second in Group 3 of League A, with Portugal moving into the Nations League finals.
