Bologna owner Joey Saputo slammed the players after their dismal defeat to Frosinone.

Saputo hosted the post-match media conference after the 4-0 humbling.

“I am not accustomed to coming here and speaking to the media, but today I have to say some things and let off some steam," he said.

“I know our directors are insulted a great deal by the fans, but as President I have to say that the team on the pitch today was pitiful. It was awful.

“I apologise to the Bologna fans who had to suffer through that and were subjected to this performance. I never would've expected to see something like this.

“I am disappointed, but above all it is unacceptable. I will have the opportunity to speak to the players, who must give much, much more.

“So far, I have been a President who did not criticise his team. I did everything to get the players in the right condition, so to see them play like this is something I cannot accept.

“I apologise to our fans. This is not the Bologna that I want to see and I can tell you, it will change. It will change. Tomorrow we will make our decisions. Right now, I can only say that it will change."