'Fabio Grosso could've lost an eye' - Lyon coach told he had lucky escape after bus attack by Marseille fans that forced Ligue 1 match to be postponed

The Ligue 1 clash between Marseille and Lyon was postponed after the visiting team's bus was pelted with rocks by the home team's supporters.

Grosso was seen bleeding from his face and had his eye bandaged up as he was "seriously injured" in the attack.

Grosso had a swollen left eye and required 16 stitches, with Lyon stating that he was hit by a bottle. Five police officers were also hurt in the attack and at least five people have been arrested for their role in the onslaught.

Marseille coach Gattuso has revealed that he has spoken to his former Italy team-mate as he hit out at the culprits.

He told reporters: "Fabio Grosso could’ve lost an eye. We talked on Monday in a video call and he was already on his way to training.

"I am sorry this happened, because we have an incredible rapport, we shared something amazing together as players and were preparing for an incredible night of football together on Sunday.

"There were 65,000 people in the stadium, families together, some had even arrived from Belgium for the game. I saw children in tears and the majority of our fans were angry. None of them feel represented by three or four people who ruined a day of celebration."

He added: "I spoke to Fabio about how lucky he was, because if that had struck him in the eye, he could’ve lost it. At the end of the day, he was actually fortunate in the circumstances."

The clash at Stade Velodrome has been rescheduled for December 6. Ligue 1's bottom side Lyon will face Metz this sunday, while Marseille take on Lille the night before.