Hellas Verona striker Gift Orban could land himself in hot water after he was filmed appearing to hit a fan.The incident occurred after Verona’s 1-0 loss against AC Milan on Sunday.Orban hasn’t exactly endeared himself to Verona supportersGettyAdrien Rabiot’s 41st-minute strike proved to be the difference as Verona were condemned to their eighth defeat in nine league fixtures.In fact, since December 28, Verona have lost an astonishing 14 times from their last 18 Serie A games.The club sits 19th in the league and are ten points from safety with five games remaining, meaning only a miracle will save them from relegation at this point.It seemed the frustration surrounding Verona’s predicament got to Orban during a stunning post-match sequence of events.Why did Gift Orban hit a Verona fan?According to Italian publication Correre dello Sport, Orban refused to stop his car for a fan who wanted a photo with him.After being denied a photo, the fan slapped Orban’s car.Orban then stepped out of his vehicle and engaged in a physical confrontation with the fan.The incident was quickly brought to an end when what appeared to be a Verona staff member stepped in and forced Orban to get back in his car.Footage of the staggering incident was shared on X by @ArteDelCalcio.Hellas Verona’s statement on Gift Orban incidentAfter a clip of the altercation went viral, Verona quickly issued a statement.View Tweet: https://t.co/yML4XK87FhThe Nigerian was restrained by a Verona staff member after scrapping with a fantalkSPORT“Hellas Verona FC, with reference to the incidents that took place after the Hellas Verona v Milan match in the parking area adjacent to the Bentegodi Stadium, involving player Gift Orban and a group of supporters, firmly dissociates itself from and condemns any form of violent conduct,” the statement read.“The club will continue to gather and assess relevant information.”How has Gift Orban played this season?Orban joined Verona last summer on loan from German side Hoffenheim, with the Italian side possessing the option to make the deal permanent.But the 23-year-old’s latest indiscretion coupled with their impending relegation to Serie B may dissuade Verona from keeping Orban at the club.Orban is Verona’s leading scorer in Serie A action this term having netted seven times in 23 games.The Nigerian’s seven goals is his most in a single league campaign since he slammed home an impressive 15 goals in 16 games for Gent in the 2022/23 Belgian Pro League campaign.Verona will look to pick up just their fourth win of the Serie A season when they host 18th-placed Lecce on April 25.