Destro risks video evidence ban

By Football Italia staff

Roma forward Mattia Destro risks a ban using video evidence and the FIGC confirm he could fall foul of Italy’s Code of Ethics.

Destro scored a hat-trick in Sunday’s 3-1 win at Cagliari, but was involved in a controversial incident with Davide Astori.

The striker appeared to run into the back of Astori and lash out an arm, but it was the Cagliari defender who was booked.

It is now reported that FIGC Disciplinary Commission has put in a request for video evidence of the incident.

In recent weeks lashing out in similar scenarios resulted in three-match Serie A bans, but could also have repercussions for the World Cup squad.

“Those who have to verify the game will judge, then Cesare Prandelli will make his evaluations,” Federation President Giancarlo Abete told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“These incidents shouldn’t happen, but Prandelli will judge regardless of what the Disciplinary Commission says, just as he did with Daniele De Rossi.

“There are some problems for Prandelli at the moment, as there is an explosion of young talent, so the next tests will be important looking at the complex environmental conditions in Brazil.”

Destro also commented on the footage of his tussle with Astori on Sunday.

“There was contact and he put his arm out first. My eyes were closed, so I couldn’t even see where he was. In fact, I think he was booked for the reaction rather than the coming together with me. Besides, Astori is a friend.”

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