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Milan defender Bonucci sent off for nasty elbow on Genoa's Rosi after VAR review

Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci was sent off after catching Genoa man Aleandro Rosi with a nasty elbow during the 0-0 draw between the two sides on Sunday.

Bonucci, 30, received a straight red card after striking Rosi, 30, flush in the face as both players came together during a set play in the first half.

The clash was highlighted during a VAR review and Bonucci could now miss between two to three games for the Rossoneri, in what is another blow to their season.

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Should Bonucci miss at least two matches, the Italian will sit out of Milan's Serie A clash against Juventus, whom he left in the summer to move to the San Siro, next Saturday.

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He is also set to miss his side's trip to Chievo Verona on Wednesday through suspension.

Bonucci was one of a number of high-profile signings made by Milan ahead of the 2017/18 campaign, though Vincenzo Montella's men have made a stuttering start to the new term.

Milan have won and lost four games apiece from their opening eight league fixtures, conceding 13 goals.

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