Juventus defender Danilo says Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku deserved his red card at the end of their Coppa Italia semifinal first-leg.
Lukaku converted from the spot to earn the 1-1 draw and was sent off for his celebrations after hitting back at Juve fans.
Danilo said: “It was very simple, Lukaku scored, he made a gesture to silence our fans and it is easy for the referee then to book him. He was already on a yellow card and I think it was the right decision.
“Guys, it's Juve-Inter, the Coppa Italia semi-final, this is not a normal game. Tempers are always a little high, there is a strong rivalry, I think this type of event is normal.
“I always say we cannot afford to waste energy on that, we need to focus on what we didn't do right during the match, as there are still 90 minutes for us to earn our place in the Final."
Juan Cuadrado was sent off, along with Inter skipper Samir Handanovic, for a post-match brawl and Danilo, as captain, was asked if he should've intervened.
He replied: "Cuadrado is 34 years old, almost 35, so it is not my responsibility out of the whole team to pull Cuadrado away. He knows he has a responsibility, we will talk about it between ourselves in the locker room and I will certainly not give all of that to you here."
Dumbcdeio
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of course, you are not shut home crowd with that gesture
JuniorDelpe20
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Danilo thinks being the captain of an average team coached by a mediocre manager makes him special? you will forever be that below average player that failed at real and city cos they are great teams which are way above your below average level, opening your dirty mouth and speaking trash against Lukaku. I know you must have heard the racial abuse targeted on him and here you are saying he deserves to be sent off.