Fiorentina coach Delio Rossi sacked for attacking own player

Friday 04 May 2012 11:32 BST

Delio Rossi fighting with Adem Ljaljic (GETTY IMAGES)

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Former Fiorentina coach Delio Rossi has been banned for three months by the Italian football league after he attacked midfielder Adem Ljajic during yesterday's 2-2 draw against Novara.

The 51-year-old struck Ljajic in the dugout after the player's apparent dissent at being substituted just 32 minutes into the match.

Fiorentina dismissed Rossi hours after the incident and have appointed team manager Vincenzo Guerini as their coach until the end of the season.

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