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'Without us, referees would be peeling potatoes!' - Napoli chief blasts official for sending off 'gentleman' Ancelotti

The outspoken president has not held back in his criticism of the officials and the standard of refereeing in general

Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis has launched an extraordinary attack on the referee after manager Carlo Ancelotti was sent off during his side's 2-2 draw against Atalanta in Serie A on Wednesday.

The home side were left incensed after they were denied a late penalty for Simon Kjaer’s challenge on Fernando Llorente.

While Napoli were protesting, Atalanta went straight up the other end of the field to equalise through Josip Ilicic.