Why Lecce striker was sent off against Milan

Lecce had been livid after Nikola Krstovic was proven a straight purple card for a problem on Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze.

The Salentini had been already 2-0 down at San Siro to early objectives from Christian Pulisic and Olivier Giroud when the incident occurred simply earlier than half-time.

A Lecce cross was pumped into the field and Krstovic had his eyes solely on the ball, however he bought it fully unsuitable.

As a substitute, he caught Chukwueze – who had additionally jumped – within the ribs with a really excessive foot and it was thought-about critical harmful play.

Referee Luca Massimi opted for the straight purple card, as though it was clear that Krstovic had no intention of hanging Chukwueze, his ‘imprudence’ was punished.

The official had an ideal view of the incident and DAZN refereeing expert Luca Marelli insisted “whether or not it was voluntary or not is irrelevant, as a result of what counts is the hazard to the opponent and on this case it needed to be a purple card.”

Chukwueze was struck within the ribs, however was in a position to proceed the match with out additional therapy.

Lecce additionally famous that he was operating and leaping in direction of Krstovic, which is likely to be why the Lecce ahead didn’t realise he was so shut.

Krstovic di spalle che non vede Chukwueze. Non conosco il regolamento ma secondo me non è rosso#MilanLecce pic.twitter.com/OxdzQmSyVv

— Gabriele Di Donfrancesco (@gabrieled__) April 6, 2024

Brutta entrata di #Krstovic su #Chukwueze: rosso diretto per l’attaccante montenegrino 🛑#MilanLecce pic.twitter.com/PFLXvwXm0Y

— GOAL Italia (@GoalItalia) April 6, 2024