Ventura has not spoken to the 31-year-old since because he
said it was too expensive to call China where Pelle plays his
club football with Shandong Luneng.
"He made a mistake, not so much in the way he confronted me but
because he was disrespectful to the blue shirt and damaged the
image which was built during Euro 2016," Ventura told Italian
state broadcaster Rai.
"He needs a period of reflection....I haven't spoken to him
since because it costs a lot to call China."
Pelle stormed off and refused to shake Ventura's hand after
being replaced during the 1-1 draw in a World Cup qualifier.
Italy visit Liechtenstein for a qualifying match on Nov. 12 and
host Germany in a friendly three days later.
(Writing by Brian Homewood, editing by Ed Osmond)
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