Nov 23, 2014
Italy goalkeeper Perin fined, not dropped from Genoa squad for drunk driving
Genoa coach Gian Piero Gasperini has announced the club will fine Mattia Perin but retain him in the squad after the Italy goalkeeper was stopped for drunk driving. The 22-year-old Perin was stopped in his Volkswagen Golf by police in Genoa on Friday night and found to be over the allowable blood-alcohol limit following a breathalyzer test.
The Canadian Press
GENOA, Italy - Genoa coach Gian Piero Gasperini has announced the club will fine Mattia Perin but retain him in the squad after the Italy goalkeeper was stopped for drunk driving.
The 22-year-old Perin was stopped in his Volkswagen Golf by police in Genoa on Friday night and found to be over the allowable blood-alcohol limit following a breathalyzer test.
Gasperini said Sunday that Perin was on his way back from a dinner which he and Andrea Bertolacci had offered to their teammates to celebrate their Italy debuts.
Gasperini adds "this doesn't undermine my admiration for a guy who is a serious professional, who has all my respect."
Genoa hosts Palermo Monday.
Gasperini dropped former Genoa midfielder Francelino Matuzalem for last year's trip to Juventus as punishment for a similar offence.