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Kolarov doesn't drink, doesn't go on social media and busts his ass - Roma want 22 guys like him, says Pallotta

Roma chairman James Pallotta says he wants ’22 guys like Aleksandar Kolarov’ and has hailed the left-back's work ethic and professionalism.

The Giallorossi are having a disappointing season, sitting in sixth and having been embarrassed by a 7-1 scoreline against Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia.

Kolarov has hit out at the club's ultras over their criticism of the team's performances, subsequently turning them against him.

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However, Pallotta - while admitting he was not happy with some of the showings his side have produced this campaign - leapt to the defence of the 33-year-old defender.