The Nerazzurri had Douglas Maicon dismissed for sarcastically applauding the referee and a couple of minutes later the Coach followed, apparently for dissent, in the 2-1 victory at Livorno.
“I don’t know what Maicon did,” noted assistant manager Mihajlovic. “I can only say that Mancini went to the referee to ask for an explanation and tell the players how to rearrange themselves on the field. He said nothing bad.
“If the red card was given because he left the technical area, then I consider that a very severe decision.”
It’s one that could have major repercussions, as Mancini is now expected to be suspended for next Sunday’s Milan derby.