Gonzalo Higuain will appeal his four-match ban in person today, looking to play RomaNapoli.

The star striker was handed a four-match suspension for arguing with the referee in the match against Udinese. The decision caused a huge backlash, followed by the player's decision to present his appeal in person, joined by club President Aurelio De Laurentiis.

The two Napoli men will join lawyer Mattia Grassani at the Italian Sports' Court of Appeal to present their case.

Gonzalo Higuain will appeal his four-match ban in person today, looking to play Roma-Napoli.

The star striker was handed a four-match suspension for arguing with the referee in the match against Udinese. The decision caused a huge backlash, followed by the player's decision to present his appeal in person, joined by club President Aurelio De Laurentiis.

The two Napoli men will join lawyer Mattia Grassani at the Italian Sports' Court of Appeal to present their case.

They will argue that Higuain's offensive terms were directed to Udinese player Felipe, not to the referee.

They will also claim that Higuain was not pushing the referee but only holding him back, though that argument is not as likely to hold water, as regulations prohibit any kind of physical contact with the referee, regardless of intent.

In any case, should Higuain succeed in having just one day of his four-match ban revoked, the decision could have substantial consequences, as it would let him play against Roma in Serie A's Week 35.

Byandrea

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