Maignan hits back at Genoa ‘murderous challenge’ accusation

Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan has responded by way of social media after Genoa President Alberto Zangrillo mentioned his foul on Caleb Ekuban was ‘murderous.’

The incident occurred within the closing minutes of final night time’s 1-0 Rossoneri victory on the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, also referred to as Marassi.

The goalkeeper got here flying off his line to nod the ball clear exterior the penalty space, however so as to make the leap, he had his knee raised and caught Ekuban on the chest and face.

Following a VAR evaluate, Maignan was despatched off and can subsequently be suspended towards Juventus, however that was not sufficient for Zangrillo.

The Genoa President spoke to Sky Sport Italia and DAZN afterwards, describing the problem as “murderous” and wandering aloud how lengthy the ban might be for Maignan.

Now the France worldwide has replied with a message on his Instagram Tales.

“Zangrillo! Phrases have which means. What occurred yesterday was of venture, maybe a deplorable gamble, however under no circumstances was it ‘murderous.’

“I want you the very best for the longer term and hope you’ll by no means must expertise what you simply accused me of.”

With Maignan despatched off and all of the substitutions accomplished, it was his teammate Olivier Giroud who went in aim and made a decisive save on George Puscas.

Ekuban was additionally in a position to proceed the match to the ultimate whistle.