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Koeman says ban would've been 20 games if he'd said something as Barcelona appeal two-match suspension

Ronald Koeman continues to refute the allegations of abusing a fourth official that have landed him a two-match ban, with the Barcelona boss claiming he would have been ruled out for 20 games if he had actually said something.

The Dutchman has been stung with a touchline suspension after being sent from the dugout during a 2-1 La Liga defeat for his side against Granada.

Koeman was quick to plead his innocence in the wake of that red card, with Barca in the process of appealing a sanction that is set to keep their coach in the stands for meetings with Valencia and Atletico Madrid.