Source: Daily_Mail
Stuttgart keeper Lehmann handed three-game ban for stamping on Bance
Stuttgart goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has been handed a three-match ban for a foul on Aristide Bance in his side's 1-1 draw with Mainz. [LNB]The 40-year-old stamped on Bance's foot seemingly in revenge for an earlier foul, in the process giving away an 86th-minute penalty which Eugen Polanski dispatched to deny Stuttgart their first win in nine Bundesliga games. [LNB]Lehmann was shown the red card by referee Wolfgang Stark and fled from the stadium in a rage, confronting one fan outside the ground. [LNB] Stamped out: Lehmann (in green) received his marching orders for his foul[LNB]Television pictures showed a clearly incensed Lehmann pull the fan's glasses from his face and only give them back after the fan pleaded for their return. [LNB]His ban means he will now miss matches against Hoffenheim, Wolfsburg and Bochum, although an MRI scan on Monday revealed he suffered a ligament strain in his left knee during the match anyway. [LNB]He has 24 hours to lodge an appeal if he so chooses. [LNB] After leaving the ground, the former Arsenal and Germany goalkeeper called for a taxi before opting instead to get on the team bus. [LNB]He did not remain on the bus for long, however, as he had a change of heart once again and took a taxi to Frankfurt airport, from where he flew back to his family in Munich. [LNB]On Monday, the struggling club announced the former Arsenal keeper - who was fined 40,000 euros (£35,640) last week for criticising his club - had apologised for his dismissal and had held a long discussion with coach Christian Gross. [LNB]Sven Ulreich will take Lehmann's place while he is banned, but the veteran is expected to reclaim his place when the suspension is over. [LNB] Jens Lehmann stamps on opponent, gets red card and storms off homeVIDEO SPECIAL: Potty Jens Lehmann takes toilet break during Stuttgart winVIDEO SPECIAL: Jens Lehmann the latest victim - as Sportsmail remembers ball boys starring for Spurs, scoring goals and upsetting Cristiano Ronaldo Rangers 0 Stuttgart 2: Smith's men beaten at home again and crash outARSENAL FC
