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Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu slapped with two-match ban for hitting Taty Castellanos during Lazio clash, piling pressure on top-four Serie A push

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<p>Juventus have been dealt a blow in their push for a top-four finish after defender Kalulu was handed a two-match ban for striking Lazio forward Castellanos during their recent Serie A clash. The incident, which occurred in the second half, was reviewed by the disciplinary committee and deemed violent conduct, further compounding the pressure on Igor Tudor’s side as the race for Champions League qualification intensifies.  </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The incident occurred near the hour mark in the second half, when Kalulu appeared to attempt to hit Castellanos in the back. Juve were leading by a goal at that point, but Kalulu's sending off helped Lazio pile on the pressure in the closing stages, as <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/usmnt-s-weston-mckennie-delivers-brilliant-assist-but-pierre-kalulu-s-red-card-costs-juventus-as-lazio-snatches-late-equalizer/bltaf3aedd1a1504a4d" target="_blank">Matias Vecino scored the equaliser in the sixth minute of stoppage time</a>. The draw could prove costly for the Bianconeri, who are yet to secure the fourth spot and subsequently, a spot in next season's Champions League.  </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>In addition to the ban, Kalulu will also be fined by Juventus for his misconduct on the field. Per reports from <em>La Gazzetta dello Sport </em>(h/t <a href="https://football-italia.net/juventus-will-fine-kalulu-for-lazio-red/" target="_blank">Football Italia</a>), the Old Lady will be fined around €50,000-€60,000. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The French centre-back's season is effectively over, as Juve have just two more games to play. Kalulu will now return to play in the Club World Cup next month. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR PIERRE KALULU?

Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu slapped with two-match ban for hitting Taty Castellanos during Lazio clash, piling pressure on top-four Serie A push | Goal.com

Juventus star Pierre Kalulu was involved in a physical brawl with Lazio&apos;s Taty Castellanos over the weekend and he has been handed a two-match ban.

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