Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel feels Tottenham’s two goals in a dramatic 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge should not have been conceded, and referee Anthony Taylor should never let his team down again. I don’t think we should judge.
Sent off after the final whistle after the second fracas of the afternoon with Tottenham counterpart Antonio Conte, Tuchel saw Kai Havertz build up for Tottenham’s first equalizing goal. He was furious that he was not awarded a free-kick in ups.
Cristian Romero got away with VAR Mike Dean’s red card rule out deep in injury time for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair. From the next corner Harry Kane tied with a header.
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Chelsea fans have long argued for Taylor’s agenda against the Blues following a string of decisions in previous matches.
When asked if Taylor should referee Chelsea again, Taylor said: “Maybe it would be better.
“But honestly, we also have VAR to make the right decisions. Since when can a player pull his hair? I don’t blame him.
“I didn’t see it, but there are people in VAR who check this and they look at it, why is this not a free kick and not a red card? How?
Conte jokes he should have tripped Tuchel at goal celebration
“In this case, this has nothing to do with the referee. If he doesn’t see something, there is someone who checks if a crucial error has occurred.”
When asked about Chelsea supporters’ concerns about Taylor’s refereeing, Tuchel said:
“It’s not just the fans. The players know it. They know what’s going on on the pitch. They know it.”
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Tottenham’s Pierre-Emile Hoybjerg equalizer sparks a touchline fight between Tuchel and Conte
“Of course,” Tuchel added when asked if his players were worried about Taylor taking over.
And when told he was likely to face a touchline suspension against Leeds next weekend, Tuchel said: “Good! I can’t coach, but the referee can whistle for the next game.” Told.
The FA will look into his comments after the game, which could put Tuchel in more trouble.
Tuchel: Both Spurs goals should not have been allowed
Cristian Romero pulled Mark Cucurella’s hair before Spurs’ second-half equalizer
Tuchel was upset after scoring two goals for Tottenham.
“I have to say both. [Spurs] The goal is unbearable. The only team that deserved to win and that was us. I feel sorry for my team that we didn’t get the result we deserved,” said Tuchel. sky sports.
“It was a clear foul on Kai Havertz in the build-up. [to Tottenham’s first goal], clear foul.There was 1 tactical foul [Reece] James got the yellow. I don’t know how many tactical fouls Hojbjerg and Bentancur committed today. The situation dragged on and it was clear offside for Richarlison. He is in line for a shot. He even goes to the ball so Mendy can’t see the ball.
For Tottenham’s second goal, Romero’s hair pull just before Kane’s equalizer in stoppage time was reviewed, but VAR decided not to intervene.
Conte: “The referee’s criticism makes me angry”
Tuchel and Conte clash at the final whistle at Stamford Bridge
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte was unhappy with Tuchel’s criticism of officials’ performance.
He said: “You know very well that I never, never, never, never talk about a referee’s decision. And I will continue with this. [it] It annoys me a little bit, but at the same time, everyone tries to do what they want.
“But again, I don’t want to comment on refereeing, but I have never commented on refereeing in England.”
Tuchel and Conte both laugh off ‘fun’ bust-ups
Tuchel and Conte were sent off after the final whistle blew after a second touchline altercation of the afternoon.
The pair were both booked after a Tottenham equalizer in a major dugout brawl.
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See all of Tuchel and Conte’s altercation during and after the thriller at Stamford Bridge as emotions overflowed
When asked if he enjoyed it, Tuchel said: “Yes, I think he enjoyed it too. It wasn’t bad.
“I compared it to two players having a bit of a fight on the field and nothing happened and no one got hurt. If you make a hard and fair tackle, go later.” You don’t have to apologize for the fact that we have Premier League football and two managers in attendance today.
“No one was insulted or hurt. We weren’t fighting or anything like that. So it’s not a big deal for me. Today was part of that and of course it boiled over It got hot, but nothing bad.Part of the game.
“We fought for both teams and it happened. We are very close here.
“It was a very intense match and both dugouts were very close together, so it got a little hot from both of us.
Conte agreed and joked: “For what happened, I think we enjoyed it.
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Tottenham manager Conte has been tight-lipped about his full-time altercation with Tuchel after a hard-fought match at Stamford Bridge
“I will stay on the bench and finish with the staff on my side. No problem with this. It would be a shame to miss the next game in this situation.”
“Sure, I have a video to help you understand what happened. Granted, I’m not a pacifist. If you see aggression, my answer is aggression.
“But again, this doesn’t matter. The most important thing is that the game is a great game and the two teams have a big level. It was really important to get the points .”
Asked if Tuchel, who ran up to the touchline with a Reece James goal to lead Chelsea 2-1, was upset about celebrating his first equalizer for Spurs, the Italian laughed, “Both sides I think the celebration was a really good celebration.
“And run and jump, you will understand this celebration.”
