Fiorentina midfielder Adem Ljajic denies insulting Delio Rossi in Serbian ahead of their amazing dugout bust-up.

Rossi, who was sacked as coach for the incident, claimed he reacted after Ljajic taunted him in Serbian.

"I want to deny in every possible way the story that I insulted Rossi in my language," Ljajic told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

"Besides, the insult he is referring to is not even a common phrase for me or the Serbian language.

"At this stage I'd have no problem admitting it if I had said something like that. I repeat, I made a mistake, but my provocation was limited to an applause and the phrase 'bravo maestro, really, you're great.'

"I was wrong and I was angry but, despite my anger, I maintained enough of a clear head to avoid using insults. I never said anything like that and I don't understand why he has to refer to falsehoods now."

The player did however confirm that he never actually apologised to his Coach.

"It's true, I didn't apologise to the Coach and that was a mistake, but his reaction was just too strong. I hope to be brought back into the squad immediately so I can give my contribution to the team."