Guendouzi suspension reduced, available for Aston Villa
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- RMC SportTier 1
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Key points
- UEFA appeal commission cut his ban from four matches (two active) to three (one active)
- Guendouzi was at centre of incidents after Lyon's 1-2 Champions League playoff loss on 26 August
- Fenerbahçe midfielder will miss Roma but can play Aston Villa on 14 October
Summary
Mattéo Guendouzi's suspension for his role in the brawl that marred the end of Fenerbahçe's Champions League playoff win at Lyon has been reduced on appeal. Originally handed a four-match ban with two suspended for insulting spectators and provoking trouble, the French midfielder's punishment is now three matches with one suspended.
Guendouzi will sit out the opening group game against Roma but will be available for the trip to Aston Villa on 14 October.
Original headline
Bonne nouvelle pour Guendouzi: sanction réduite pour le Français après les incidents lors de Lyon-Fenerbahçe
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