AC Milan defender Philippe Mexes has been hit with a four-game ban following a clash with two Lazio players.

The Frenchman grabbed Stefano Mauri and Lorik Cana by the throat towards the end of Milan's 3-1 defeat at the Stadio Olimpico last weekend.

Mexes, who was sent off for his part in the brawl, will be back in action at the end of the month.

The Rossoneri face Lazio again tonight when they host the Biancocelesti in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.