Reports suggest Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain will be given a four-match ban after his red card against Udinese.
The Argentinian striker was shown a second yellow card in the 3-1 defeat to the Zebrette, and appeared to push referee Massimiliano Irrati, before being dragged away by his teammates.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Irrati’s report doesn’t mention any violent conduct, but does note “a light push”. Had the referee not used the term “light”, Higuain would be looking at 10 matches out.
Reports suggest Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain will be given a four-match ban after his red card against Udinese.
The Argentinian striker was shown a second yellow card in the 3-1 defeat to the Zebrette, and appeared to push referee Massimiliano Irrati, before being dragged away by his teammates.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Irrati’s report doesn’t mention any violent conduct, but does note “a light push”. Had the referee not used the term “light”, Higuain would be looking at 10 matches out.
The four game ban is broken down into one game for the red card, one each for his insulting remarks and one for pushing Irrati. If the suspension is confirmed, Higuain would miss games against Verona, Inter, Bologna and Roma.
In addition, Coach Maurizio Sarri is expected to be given a one-game touchline ban for telling officials “you should be ashamed of yourselves”, for which he was sent to the stands.
The official disciplinary report will be released tomorrow, as there is still one Serie A fixture to go in this round, tonight’s match between Bologna and Verona.