Napoli lawyer Matteo Grassani is “moderately satisfied” with the decision to cut Gonzalo Higuain’s ban, “but there could’ve been more.”

The four-match ban was reduced to three on appeal today, though the Partenopei had tried to get it halved.

It means Pipita will be available for the second place showdown with Roma on April 25.

“A step towards the truth was made, but there could’ve been more,” lawyer Grassani told Radio Marte.

Napoli lawyer Matteo Grassani is “moderately satisfied” with the decision to cut Gonzalo Higuain’s ban, “but there could’ve been more.”

The four-match ban was reduced to three on appeal today, though the Partenopei had tried to get it halved.

It means Pipita will be available for the second place showdown with Roma on April 25.

“A step towards the truth was made, but there could’ve been more,” lawyer Grassani told Radio Marte.

“Once again the sacred status of the referees remained intangible, but we hoped to convince the appeals court that referee Irrati’s report was incorrect.

“It is not just an issue of this particular incident, but the system that always places the supremacy of the referee’s word against anything else. That is clear for all to see.

“In our view more could’ve been done, but the Higuain issue closes here. Higuain went face to face with the Court and brought evidence of his immaculate career.

“His presence was fundamental. We all did our best and left no stone unturned. The verdicts are not to be agreed with, but we must accept them.”

Napoli had tried to provide video evidence suggesting Massimiliano Irrati walked towards Higuain and the player put his hands lightly on the official’s chest only to avoid contact.

However, Irrati’s report clearly stated Higuain “moved closer to me, looking into my eyes and shouting ‘Shameful.’ Once he reached me, he placed both hands on my chest, giving me a very light push backwards without procuring physical pain.

“After that he made an aggressive attempt to reach his opponent, without achieving that aim because he was held back by his teammates.”

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