AC Milan defender Théo Hernandez suspended for 2 matches for protests after loss at Fiorentina

AC Milan defender Théo Hernandez was suspended for two matches on Tuesday for his actions at end of Sunday’s Serie A defeat at Fiorentina.

Hernandez protested so vehemently to referee Luca Pairetto after final whistle that he was shown a straight red card.

league judge said France left back directed “a seriously disrespectful criticism to referee several times and in an agitated manner.”

Hernandez, who has played in all of Milan’s games this season, will miss home match against Udinese after international break and following weekend’s visit to Bologna.

Milan lost at Fiorentina 2-1 in a game which saw three penalties saved. Hernandez h his attempt stopped and also gave away a penalty.

Fiorentina coach Raffaele Palli was also sent off, four minutes before fulltime, and he was banned for one game and fined 5,000 euros ($5,500) for “directing a disrespectful criticism towards match officials with a vehement and agitated attitude.”

Fiorentina's next game is at Lecce.