Inter Appeal Over Maicon Suspension Rejected

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Jose Mourinho may have picked Maicon in his Inter squad to face Juventus on Saturday, but he will not play though as the authorities throw out the club's appeal against a two game ban.

Sky Sport Italia claim the club's appeal to have the ban cut to one game, which would have made Maicon eligible, has been rejected.

Maicon was sent off during the win against Bologna two weeks ago for insulting the linesman. He received a two match ban, one of which was served last week against Fiorentina.

Inter appealed the original decision to have the suspension reduced so their player would be available for the clash against Juve. Mourinho seemed confident he would win the appeal after naming Maicon in his squad for tomorrow's game.

The decision appears to have back fired though as the Lega Calcio's arbitration panel rejected the appeal after hearing a Nerazzurri club lawyer argue their case on Friday afternoon.

The decision has been confirmed by the Calcio authorities, but they are yet to release an official statement.