Napoli Coach Faces Extended Suspension Following Touchline Dismissal
Napoli head coach Max Allegri faces an automatic suspension for the upcoming Serie A fixture against Monza following a straight red card during a 3-3 draw against AS Roma at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Referee Andrea Colombo dismissed Allegri after fourth official Juan Luca Sacchi alerted him to a touchline confrontation following Leonardo Balerdi’s equalizer.
Touchline Confrontation Triggers Disciplinary Sanctions for Napoli Head Coach
The dismissal forces Napoli to adjust their bench leadership for the midweek trip to Monza, with Allegri’s aggressive reaction risking an extended ban from the FIGC disciplinary committee. After VAR validated Balerdi’s goal despite Napoli’s protests regarding an earlier challenge on Sam Beukema, Allegri confronted the officiating crew before removing his jacket and shouting at touchline staff while being held back by team personnel.
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clubThe suspension arrives during a congested autumn schedule for Napoli as they manage domestic momentum following six goals in Naples.
“If you don’t disallow this goal…”
“What did I say? Tell me what I said? No, no!”
Reporting credited to DAZN touchline reporter Davide Bernardi.
