Napoli Manager Luciano Spalletti Receives A Stadium Ban for Blaming Referees for Loss

Luciano Spalletti, the Napoli manager has been handed a two-match stadium ban for blaming referees for his team's defeat to Inter Milan on Wednesday.

Spalletti was incensed by the performance of referee Marco Guida, who awarded Inter a penalty in the first half and sent off Napoli defender Juan Jesus in the second period.

The Italian FootballFederation (FIGC) has now taken action against Spalletti, who will have to watch the next two Napoli matches from the stands.

Napoli are currently second in Serie A, four points behind leaders AC Milan, who have been unbeaten in 2023.

Spalletti's suspension is a blow to Napoli's hopes of winning their first Scudetto since 1990.

The Italian tactician has been a vocal critic of referees in recent months, and his latest outburst has led to a swift response from the FIGC.

It remains to be seen whether Spalletti's ban will have a significant impact on Napoli's title bid.

The Neapolitans have a crucial match against Juventus on the horizon, and they will need all their resources if they are to challenge the Bianconeri for the league title.

Spalletti's comments about the Inter match

After the Inter match, Spalletti was scathing in his criticism of the referee.

"The referee was a disaster," Spalletti said.

"He gave Inter a penalty for nothing, and he sent off Juan Jesus for a second yellow card that he didn't deserve.

"It's a disgrace," Spalletti added.

The FIGC's response

The FIGC has taken a dim view of Spalletti's comments, and the Italian tactician has been handed a two-match stadium ban.

The suspension is a clear warning from the FIGC that it will not tolerate such behaviour from coaches.

Spalletti is one of the most experienced and respected managers in Italian football.

However, his recent outburst has led to a significant setback for Napoli's title bid.

The impact of Spalletti's suspension

Spalletti's suspension is a blow to Napoli's hopes of winning the Scudetto.

The Neapolitans have a crucial match against Juventus on the horizon, and they will need all their resources if they are to challenge the Bianconeri for the league title.

It remains to be seen whether Spalletti's absence will have a significant impact on Napoli's performance.

However, the Italian tactician is a key figure for the Neapolitans, and his presence on the sidelines will be sorely missed.