Bjelica attacks Sane during the Bayern-Werder tie (©REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth)
Bjelica attacks Sane during the Bayern-Werder tie (©REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth)

You don't get away with punching Sane: three-game ban for Berlin coach

Reading Time: 1min | Fri. 26.01.24. | 12:41

Union boss was penalised for shoving Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane in the face

Union Berlin manager Nenad Bjelica has been given a three-game ban for shoving Bayern Munich's forward Leroy Sane in the face.

The incident occurred in the 74th minute of the recent Bundesliga clash at Allianz Arena when Sane attempted to get the ball from Bjelica on the touchline.

The Croatian, who has also been fined 25,000 euros, raised his hands twice to Sane's face, pushing him away, and was subsequently sent off.

"He showed unsporting behaviour," the German Football Association said.

Bjelica, 52, has been in charge of Union since November and will miss the Bundesliga games against Darmstadt, RB Leipzig and Mainz.

Union, who finished fourth last season, are 15th and just three points clear of the relegation play-off spot.

BUNDESLIGA - MATCHDAY 19

Friday

22.30: (2.15) Eintr.Frankfurt (3.35) Mainz (3.45)

Saturday

17.30: (8.50) Augsburg (5.60) Bayern (1.32)

17.30: (1.70) Hoffenheim (3.90) Heidenheim (4.90)

17.30: (2.70) Stuttgart (3.40) RB Leipzig (2.55)

17.30: (2.50) Werder (3.40) Freiburg (2.80)

17.30: (1.83) Wolfsburg (3.50) Koln (4.50)

20.30: (1.30) Leverkusen (5.90) M' gladbach (9.00)

Sunday

17.30: (1.65) Union Berlin (4.00) Darmstadt (6.00)

19.30: (1.35) Dortmund (5.30) Bochum (8.00)

***odds are subject to change



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