Zlatan Ibrahimovic maintains he was “angry with myself, not the assistant referee” when sent off for dissent.
The Swede was already on a yellow card and would've been suspended for the next round, but was shown a straight red for swearing at the official over a throw-in decision.
“I lost the ball and was angry with myself, not the assistant referee. I was talking to myself,” said the Milan striker.
“I didn't protest the red card because there was nothing to be said, he had made his decision.”
Zlatan Ibrahimovic maintains he was “angry with myself, not the assistant referee” when sent off for dissent.
The Swede was already on a yellow card and would've been suspended for the next round, but was shown a straight red for swearing at the official over a throw-in decision.
“I lost the ball and was angry with myself, not the assistant referee. I was talking to myself,” said the Milan striker.
“I didn't protest the red card because there was nothing to be said, he had made his decision.”
The Rossoneri emerged with a 2-1 win from the Stadio Franchi, but Ibra could now be suspended for at least two to three games.
“My teammates have reason to be angry with me, as during a period when Fiorentina were putting on the pressure was certainly not the right time to get sent off.
“I am sorry, but it seems as if nowadays I can't even mutter to myself without getting into trouble. I'll do everything I can to help Milan win the Scudetto.”