'Shame of a test': Fans respond as Ludogorets player Olivier Verdon is shown straight red for shocking STAMP on neck of Roma's Nicola Zalewski in Europa Association conflict.

The 20-year-old Roma star had his face and neck unpleasantly stepped on by Ludogorets safeguard Olivier Verdon.

The episode happened late between Jose Mourinho's side and the Bulgarian outfit.

As Zalewski checked Verdon at a free-kick, the Roma man lost his balance and tumbled to the ground.

Yet, as Verdon ventured over him, he stepped down awfully on Zalewski's neck.

His studs dove into the Roma man, leaving him in a bewildered store on the floor.

It's hazy whether it was unintentionally or deliberately, however Verdon argued his blamelessness subsequent to being shipped off.

Official Nikola Dabanovic at first waved play on prior to being told by VAR to check the pitch side screen.

He immediately toppled his unique choice subsequent to seeing the stunning replay and provided Verdon his walking orders.

Luckily Zalewski, who came on as a sub for ex-Manchester Joined ace Nemanja Matic, figured out how to warrior on until the end of the game.

Mourinho's side ran out 3-1 victors because of two punishments from Lorenzo Pellegrini and a Nicolo Zaniolo strike.

In any case, they had to dig out from a deficit after Brazilian striker Rick out Ludogorets ahead not long before the break.

The outcome saw Roma finish second in Europa Association Gathering C, above Ludogorets, and behind Genuine Betis.

They currently face a play-off for a spot in the Last 16 against one of the sides to have dropped down from the Heroes Association.