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De Rossi calls on Roma fans to mend Kolarov relationship

Daniele De Rossi has called on Roma fans to repair their "fractured" relationship with Aleksandar Kolarov ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Porto.

Kolarov was heavily criticised after his performance in the 7-1 Coppa Italia defeat at the hands of Fiorentina last month, with offensive graffiti written near his house in the aftermath to the game.

Having been jeered during the 1-1 home draw against AC Milan four days after the Fiorentina game, the former Lazio player bowed to the travelling support after scoring in last Friday's 3-0 triumph at Chievo.

Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco said after the Serie A fixture it was an apologetic gesture from Kolarov, rather than a sarcastic response to the current situation.