Headbutt Costs Trezeguet Two-Match Ban
Tuesday 27th November 2001
David Trezeguet has been banned for two games after headbutting Simone Inzaghi during Juventus' defeat to Lazio last week. He will miss the games against Perugia and AC Milan.
The news has come as a massive blow to Juventus coach Marcello Lippi, who is already missing Marcelo Salas through injury for the rest of the season.
Referee Pierluigi Collina failed to spot the France international's offence but a trial by television followed and judge Maurizio Laudi explained his verdict: "He committed a violent foul while match was stopped that was not seen by the referee."
Lazio were worthy winners in the big Saturday night game after a goal by Fabio Liverani continued the Rome club's revival under coach Alberto Zaccheroni.
This is the third time that Juventus' players have been banned after television replays. Last season, Paolo Montero was banned for three matches after he punched Luigi Di Biagio in the game against Internazionale.
Earlier this, season Edgar Davids was ruled out for two matches after he was considered the main protagonist in a melee between Lecce and Juve players.
