Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi has been handed a
three-game ban by Serie A's disciplinary body after his punch on Inter's Mauro
Icardi.
Television images captured De Rossi delivering the blow,
which was not seen by referee Mauro Bergonzi, late in the first half of
Saturday's 0-0 draw at the Stadio Olimpico.
The 30-year-old was suspended on Monday and will now miss
matches against Napoli, Udinese and Chievo.
"The television replays show that the Roma player
aggressively pushed (the) opposition player's head," a statement read.
"Then, in quick succession, he punched Icardi with
the same hand from behind.
"The resolution is to sanction the player with a
three-match ban."
Inter's Juan Jesus has received the same punishment after
punching Alessio Romagnoli in the back during Saturday's fixture.
Meanwhile, Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli has defended
his decision to omit De Rossi for the friendly encounter with Spain.
Prandelli has taken a dim view of De Rossi's conduct and
has warned that any player who fails to follow his "code of ethics"
will not feature, regardless of their role in the team.
"The code of ethics is our regulation," said
Prandelli at his pre-match press conference. "From the first day of the
season, if I have seen something that I deem inappropriate, I will not call up
that player.
"With De Rossi, I saw it on television and decided.
The lad has accepted the decision.
"I don't want any crazy things happening in (the
FIFA World Cup in) Brazil, so this is a warning."
Prandelli has opted to take Giorgio Chiellini to Madrid
for Wednesday's friendly despite the Juventus centre-back struggling for
fitness following a calf injury.
Juve boss Antonio Conte voiced his concerns over the
call-up, but Prandelli has defended the decision.
He added: "During all these years we've always had a
good relationship with Juventus. That hasn't changed.
"Even if a player is on the bench, I have the right
to call him up.
"Yesterday, the Juve doctor sent us a message saying
that all the players were okay, and that Giorgio had trained normally."
Culled from Soccerway
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