Italy coach Marcello Lippi has held talks with Francesco Totti about his substitution on Saturday.
Lippi hauled off Totti in the 1-1 draw with the USA after the dismissal of Daniele De Rossi for elbowing striker Brian McBride in the first-half.
After giving his players the day off on Sunday, Lippi met with Totti this morning before training to explain his decision to the Roma captain.
Azzurri team manager Gigi Riva revealed he spoke with De Rossi yesterday: "He's disheartened. He knows he made a bad mistake.
"I will not criticise him. Indeed, his words yesterday were very encouraging and importantly he recognised his error.
"De Rossi knows he has Lippi's support. It was Lippi who took care of him when he was having a tough time at Roma."
Meanwhile, FIFA have asked the Roma midfielder to explain his actions after his red card on Saturday night.
Lippi hauled off Totti in the 1-1 draw with the USA after the dismissal of Daniele De Rossi for elbowing striker Brian McBride in the first-half.
After giving his players the day off on Sunday, Lippi met with Totti this morning before training to explain his decision to the Roma captain.
Azzurri team manager Gigi Riva revealed he spoke with De Rossi yesterday: "He's disheartened. He knows he made a bad mistake.
"I will not criticise him. Indeed, his words yesterday were very encouraging and importantly he recognised his error.
"De Rossi knows he has Lippi's support. It was Lippi who took care of him when he was having a tough time at Roma."
Meanwhile, FIFA have asked the Roma midfielder to explain his actions after his red card on Saturday night.
