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Di Vaio suspended by club

Valencia have suspended striker Marco Di Vaio from their squad.

Valencia coach Antonio Lopez has thrown striker Marco Di Vaio out of his squad for indiscipline.

The Italian star has been excluded indefinitely by Lopez after reacting furiously to his substitution in a 0-0 draw with Mallorca.

Although he is Valencia's top scorer, the club feel his behaviour cannot be tolerated.

"His attitude when he was substituted [is the reason for his exclusion]," said Lopez.

"I don't like taking decisions like this but they are done for the good of the team.

"At the moment the decision is indefinite and when he can rejoin the rest of the squad will depend on future behaviour.

"Marco isn't a bad sport, but there are certain attitudes that are not going to be permitted at this club."