Roma defender Philippe Mexes could face a lengthy ban after a confrontation with a linesman against Brescia.
The 28-year-old Frenchman lost his composure and had to be restrained by his team-mates as he clashed with referee's assistant Nicola Ayroldi following his red card.
"I hear that a long ban could fall to Mexes but it's not fair," said Roma sporting director Daniele Prade.
"It was the referee that made our player lose his mind."
Brescia were controversially awarded a spot-kick in the 64th minute after Mexes brought down Eder.
Television pictures appeared to show the foul took place just outside the area, but the hosts were given a penalty and Mexes was shown a second yellow card.
Fans showed their support to the player this morning with banners outside Roma's training ground reading 'Mexes our hero'.
Roma have claimed just two points in four Serie A games and host Inter Milan on Saturday searching for their first win of the campaign.
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