UEFA have announced AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has been charged with gross unsporting conduct after headbutting Tottenham coach Joe Jordan following Tuesday's Champions League clash at the San Siro.
UEFA's control and disciplinary body will discuss the case against the 33-year-old Italian on February 21.
Gattuso clashed with Jordan during Spurs' 1-0 win then confronted the former Scotland international at full-time. Former Rangers midfielder Gattuso, who was booked during the match and also clashed repeatedly with Tottenham striker Peter Crouch, headbutted Jordan before being led away.
The Italy international's caution - awarded for a rash challenge on Steven Pienaar after which the Italian repeatedly hit the turf in anger - ensures the 33-year-old will be suspended for the return leg at White Hart Lane on March 9.
That ban is expected to be extended when UEFA's control and disciplinary body meet on Monday to discuss the case.
UEFA rules stipulate a minimum three-match ban for assault, although charges related to unsporting conduct are usually met with a one-match suspension.
Source: PA
