Garcia: Roma Were Much Better In The Second Half

Roma coach Rudi Garcia expressed his satisfaction with his side’s win over Catania on Sunday afternoon, but felt that it was a tale of two halves for them.

The Giallorossi cruised to a 4-0 comprehensive victory over the last-placed Sicilian side to continue their unbeaten run and finish out 2013 on a good note.

“We had a poor first half, but an excellent second half,” he stated to Sky Sports following the match.

“Naturally, I’d like to see us play more like we did in the second half going forward. We’ve earned 41 points so far, which normally is enough to be in first place.

Catania confirm Peruzzi swoop

Argentine international defender Gino Peruzzi has completed his move from Velez Sarsfield to Catania.

The 21-year-old arrived in Sicily on Tuesday where he passed his medical before putting his signature on a four-year contract.

It is understood that the stopper has cost the Italian outfit a fee in the region of €3.5m. Velez, however, will get 15 per cent of any future transfer fee once Catania sell him on.

Cassano fined €40,000 by Inter

Inter have opted to fine Antonio Cassano €40,000 after his training ground altercation with boss Andrea Stramaccioni.

The two men clashed at Appiano Gentile last week, an argument which saw the Italian international subsequently left out of the trip to Catania.

Cassano returned to training on Monday where he apologised for his actions in front of his Nerazzurri teammates.

The forward is expected to be a part of the squad for the Europa League game against Tottenham this week, although it is unclear whether he will start the tie.