Capello slams Cassano

The precocious young talent has had problems in the past with Italian Under-21 coach Claudio Gentile, and it seems as though he has not learnt his lesson.

With a key fixture with Perugia approaching, the hit-man decided not to train with his team-mates.

"We are still looking to help him and we'll him at other times," stated Capello. "But he took this grave decision.

"Then the management will have to decide what to do.

"But, to be helped, a person has to want it.

"From now on, I won't answer questions about Cassano.

"Everyone does what he wants to do."

It is well known that Cassano is unhappy about a lack of action under Capello, especially after his goal against Genk in the Champions League, as he feels he is worth a regular place in the side.