Rossi lost the plot after half an hour of Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Novara and leapt into the dug-out to punch the 20-year-old Serbian. “The television images clearly and visibly ... show rash behaviour that was as violent as it was unexpected,” said the Italian sporting justice authorities in explaining their decision.

Fiorentina coach Delio Rossi (second from left) attacks Adem Ljaljic during a Serie A match on Wednesday. Pic/AFP