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Fabio Capello Warns Montolivo Regarding Gerrard

England coach Fabio Capello has scolded Steven Gerrard's behaviour by warning Fiorentina midfielder Riccardo Montolivo to not follow in the Liverpool captain's footsteps...

Jan 4, 2009 5:32:18 PM

Italian midfielder Riccardo Montolivo, who was on target for Fiorentina against Sampdoria.

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Italian midfielder Riccardo Montolivo, who was on target for Fiorentina against Sampdoria.

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England boss Fabio Capello uses Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard as a key member of his squad, but in an interview with firenzeviola.it, he warned Riccardo Montolivo of the consequences of following 'Captain Fantastic's' behavioural patterns.

Gerrard is usually viewed as a great professional, but was recently charged with assault, following an altercation at a nightclub.

"Hopefully, he will not imitate Gerrad with regards to his recent behaviour," complained the former Real Madrid coach. 23-year-old Montolivo had previously claimed that Steven Gerrard was one of his idols.

Meanwhile, Capello continued to discuss Fiorentina, who currently sit fourth place in the Serie A standings.

"I will not speak about tactics as there is already a coach here. However, what I see from Fiorentina is very interesting," he admitted.

Fiorentina will host Lecce following the end of the Serie A winter break next weekend.

Adam Scime