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The Capital club is desperately trying to calm the storm caused by fans hurling bottles at a furious Francesco Totti.

The incident occurred during Thursday’s Coppa Italia win at Siena and prompted the captain to warn he would reconsider his future.

“Francesco confirmed his feelings when we spoke on the phone,” revealed Roma director Rosella Sensi, “but assured me they were directed at the small group of fans and not to the club. Now the real supporters should help us isolate these characters.”

Totti’s rapport with his home town has been all that kept him at Roma for so many years, so his bitter statements led to Inter offering him a new start for next season.

“His anger and disappointment is why he is the real captain of this side,” added Sensi on ‘Roma Channel’. “Francesco represents Roma and asked for the fans to stop throwing objects, so to see himself treated that way was very hurtful.”

Now the Giallorossi plan to reassure Totti by turning on the small group of wayward supporters en masse.

“We are all thoroughly ashamed, myself included, to see a few false fans ruin the image of the club and this city. Totti and I ask the real Tifosi to help us kick these people out of the stadium.”

However, this latest setback could not have come at a worse time, as Totti is still in delicate contract renegotiations with the troubled club. Inter have already made their readiness to sign the Italian international clear, while Real Madrid and Milan are also keeping a close eye on the situation.

To make matters worse, the Roma fans themselves are split on the issue. Legendary player Bruno Conti has defended the captain, but other supporters claim Totti has issued one
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