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Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
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Mazzarri wins reprieve for Chelsea clash

Mazzari, 50, was banned after being sent off for pushing Villarreal striker Nilmar.

NAPOLI COACH WALTER Mazzarri has had his two-game Champions League touchline ban quashed.

The lifting of his suspension means he is free to sit on the bench for tonight’s clash with Chelsea.

Mazzari, 50, was banned after being sent off for pushing Villarreal striker Nilmar for alleged time-wasting during the 2-0 victory at El Madrigal in the final round of the group stages.

Mazzarri was initially banned for three games, and he was also fined €3,000 for his troubles. The suspension was reduced to two matches after an appeal. However, after being consigned to the stands for his side’s last 16 first-leg clash with Chelsea at the San Paolo three weeks ago, Mazzarri has now been cleared by the Tribunal Arbitral du Sport (TAS) to take a seat in the dugout at Stamford Bridge.

Napoli hold a 3-1 lead over Chelsea from the first leg.

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