CorSport: Allegri and Sarri’s assistant involved in heated confrontation – what happened

There was a flashpoint right at the end of AC Milan’s win over Lazio on Saturday night involving Massimiliano Allegri and a Lazio coach.

Corriere dello Sport recall the scene which starred Allegri and Marco Ianni, Maurizio Sarri’s assistant. The scene in injury time was chaotic, with Alessio Romagnoli and Matteo Guendouzi both up in arms, Matteo Zaccagni shoving his players away and the Milan team celebrating the penalty denied.

Chaos and confrontations

Back to Allegri and Ianni. The Milan coach, after being sent off, fired some harsh words at Sarri’s assistant, who had rushed to the VAR area waiting for Collu’s decision. Ianni exploded after the altercation with Allegri: they were struggling to contain him, and there were five of them.

Max was returning to the dressing room and he clearly took exception to the behaviour of Lazio generally as they – in his eyes – tried to influence the decision of the referee. The confrontation took place shortly afterward, Allegri will get a fine in addition to a one-game ban, while Ianni could get a fine also.

Both will serve their suspensions in Serie A and will be in the dugout on Thursday in the Coppa Italia. Unless a temporary suspension is imposed, to be served within the timeframe regardless of the competition. This does not appear to be the case.

Romagnoli took a harsh approach to fourth official Zufferli over decisions made and retracted by the refereeing team, while Guendouzi applauded sarcastically and continued his rage in the dressing room. Neither the Italian nor the Frenchman are expected to face suspensions, at most fines.