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AC Milan’s Leonardo Bonucci given two-game ban for elbowing; misses Juventus clash

The Italian international sees red for elbow on Genoa’s Aleandro Rosi after consultation with the video assistant referee

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AC Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci, left, speaks with referee Piero Giacomelli, centre, after receiving a red card during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Genoa, at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, Italy. He was given a two-game ban. Photo: AP
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AC Milan captain Leonardo Bonucci has been given a two-game ban for elbowing and will miss their clash against his former club Juventus, the Lega Serie A said on Monday.

The Italian international defender saw red for elbowing Genoa’s Aleandro Rosi after consultation with the video assistant referee during Sunday’s goalless draw.

The Lega Serie A found Bonucci guilty of “grave unsporting conduct” when he “hit the opposing player in the face with an elbow, causing physical damage”.

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And the 30-year-old will miss the midweek trip to Chievo, but also the clash against Juventus at San Siro next weekend.

Referee Piero Giacomelli shows the red card to AC Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci (L) against Genoa. Photo: EPA
Referee Piero Giacomelli shows the red card to AC Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci (L) against Genoa. Photo: EPA
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Bonucci’s mental coach Alberto Ferrarini revealed earlier on Monday that the defender had “hit rock bottom with his red card”.

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