Former Lecce coach Roberto D’Aversa is poised to receive a suspension following an altercation involving a headbutt on Hellas Verona striker Thomas Henry, an incident that ultimately led to D’Aversa’s dismissal from his coaching position.
The altercation ensued during a post-match brawl following Lecce’s 1-0 defeat to Verona in a Serie A fixture on Sunday, culminating in a confrontation between D’Aversa and Henry.
D’Aversa’s dismissal from his role as head coach of Lecce was formally announced on Monday.
Reports from Il Corriere dello Sport indicate that D’Aversa faces a minimum suspension of five matches, which will be enforced promptly upon the authorities’ decision, irrespective of his current job status.
While Serie A stipulates a minimum three-match ban for players charged with violent conduct, there exists no specific protocol for coaches in such circumstances.
Il Corriere dello Sport suggests that coaches implicated in violent conduct cases should be subject to more severe penalties compared to players, thus indicating an anticipated minimum five-match suspension for D’Aversa.