Lazio legend Paolo di Canio has hit out at president Claudio Lotito over bench threats made to his want-away players Cristian Ledesma and Goran Pandev.
"Here is a public statement from the President that will hinder players who legitimately do not want to sign a new contract.
"We're talking of great professionals who, as always, have contributed to the good of Lazio," said former West Ham star Di Canio. "I think this is something very serious.
"They are direct and serious threats that are not good for football, because then everyone will feel entitled to behave this way."