Allegri drops appeal over ban to avoid longer suspension
The Napoli coach has decided not to challenge his two-match ban, saying he risks a four-game suspension instead. He added that the team must now focus only on playing.
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The Napoli coach has decided not to challenge his two-match ban, saying he risks a four-game suspension instead. He added that the team must now focus only on playing.
The Napoli coach was given a two-match suspension after his sending-off against Roma, so he will miss tomorrow's game with Monza. The club is appealing and hopes he can be on the bench at the Stadium against Juventus on Sunday.
Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri will miss the next two league games on the bench after his angry reaction against AS Roma last weekend. He was also fined 10,000 euros, and Napoli are appealing.
Napoli's lawyer said the length of the suspension handed to Allegri is unacceptable and that an appeal is inevitable. He added that an urgent procedure will be discussed between Thursday and Friday.
Both defenders picked up medical problems late in Napoli's match against Roma, adding two more names to the club's injury list.
Massimiliano Allegri was sent off in stoppage time of Napoli's 3-3 draw with Roma last weekend and has now received a two-match ban for his aggressive attitude and insulting remarks.
Napoli have lodged an appeal against Allegri's suspension after requesting access to the case documents.
The Napoli coach will miss the game against his former club Juventus among others. His comments about Roma are being looked into separately.
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