Tuchel, who was sent off along with his Tottenham counterpart Antonio Conte at the final whistle following their second strike of the afternoon, was furious that Kai Havertz was not fouled in setting up Tottenham’s first equaliser. Cristian Romero then avoided punishment deep into injury time for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair with VAR Mike Dean ruling out a red card. From the ensuing corner, Harry Kane headed in to grab an equaliser. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player FREE WATCH: Highlights from Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham Chelsea fans have long claimed an agenda from Taylor against the Blues after a string of decisions against them in previous games. Asked if Taylor should never manage Chelsea again, the German replied: “Maybe it would be better. “But honestly, we also have VAR to help make the right decisions. Since when can players pull their hair? Since when is that? And if he doesn’t see it, I don’t blame him. “I didn’t see it but we have VAR people who check it and then you see it and then how can that not be a foul and how can that not be a red card? How; Picture: Conte jokes he had to trip Tuchel during goal celebration “That’s not about the referee in this case. If he doesn’t see something, that’s why we have people to check if there’s a foul.” When asked about Chelsea fans’ concerns about Taylor’s refereeing, Tuchel replied: “I don’t think it’s just some of the fans who believe that: I can assure you that our whole dressing room, every single person believes that. “Not just the fans. You know the players, they know what’s going on when they’re on the field. They know it.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s equalizer for Tottenham sparks a row between Tuchel and Conte Asked if the players were worried with Taylor in charge, Tuchel added: “Yes, of course.” And when told he would likely face a ban for next weekend’s visit to Leeds, Tuchel said: “So good! I can’t coach but the referee can blow the next game.” Tuchel could find himself in further trouble, with the Football Association investigating his post-match comments. The FA’s guideline states that post-match comments in the media or on social media are permitted if they are solely critical of a referee’s performance or ability, but if the comments suggest bias, impugn their integrity, are personally offensive, prolonged or particularly absurd. lead to the FA issuing a charge. The FA will also study the referee’s report and match footage before deciding whether to charge Tuchel and Conte following their clashes on the pitch, with a decision expected before Wednesday afternoon. However, Romero will not face retroactive action after pulling Cucurella’s hair because the incident was reviewed by VAR.
Tuchel: Both Spurs goals should have been disallowed
Picture: Cristian Romero pulled Marc Cucurella’s hair before the end of Spurs’ second equalizer
Tuchel was furious at the awarding of both Tottenham goals. “I have to say both [Spurs] the targets don’t hold up. There is only one team that deserved to win and that was us. I feel sorry for my team that they don’t get what they deserve,” Tuchel told Sky Sports. “It was a clear foul on Kai Havertz in the build-up [to Tottenham’s first goal], clear foul. We had a regular foul from [Reece] James who got a yellow card. I don’t know how many regular fouls [Pierre-Emile] Hojbjerg and [Rodrigo] Bentancur did today. The situation continued and it was clearly offside for Richarlison. He’s in the shot line. He even goes to the ball so Mendy can’t see the ball. They check it, it’s clearly offside.” Referees have said there is a higher foul limit this season to help the flow of games. The VAR did not look closely at Bedancourt’s tackle on Havertz when reviewing the Hoybjerg goal because it was deemed not to be in the attacking phase of the game and Chelsea had time to recover defensively. Richarlison’s possible interference was also considered, but it was decided that his position did not have a negative impact on Edouard Mendy’s position.
Conte: Criticism of referees makes me angry
Image: Tuchel and Conte clash at the final whistle at Stamford Bridge
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte was unhappy with Tuchel’s criticism of the referees’ performances. He said: “You know very well that I never, ever talk about the referee’s decision, never, ever. And then I continue to do that, certainly when I see others have that kind of behavior. [it] it makes me a little angry, but at the same time, everyone is trying to do what they want. “But I repeat, I don’t want to comment on the referee, but I never, ever made a comment on the referee in England.”
Tuchel and Conte both laugh at ‘delightful’ busts
Tuchel and Conte were both sent off at the final whistle following their second clash of the afternoon, with the managers square off amid an ugly handshake. The pair were both booked after Tottenham’s equalizer in a great battle. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Watch all of Tuchel and Conte’s tussles as emotions run high during and after a thriller at Stamford Bridge Asked if he enjoyed it, Tuchel said: “Yes, and I think he enjoyed it too. It was nothing bad. “I just compared it to two players who have a bit of a fight on the pitch, but nothing happens and nobody gets hurt. Premier League football and both managers got involved today because we were both playing for our clubs and that was it. “No one was offended, no one was hurt. We didn’t have a fistfight and anything like that for me, it’s not a big deal. It was part of today and it boiled of course, and it got hot, but nothing bad and it was part of the game. “We both fought for our teams and that’s what happens. It’s so close here. “It was such an intense match and both dugouts are very, very close so it got kind of heated from both of us.” Conte agreed and joked: “For what happened, I think we enjoyed it. Next time we will pay more attention and not shake hands and solve the problem. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Tottenham manager Conte was unmoved in his row with Tuchel following the fiery clash at Stamford Bridge. “I stay on my bench and we finish with the staff on our side and no problem with that. It would be a shame to lose the next game for this situation.” He continued: “Surely there is a video so we can understand what happened. I’m certainly not peaceful. If I see aggression then my response is with aggression, for sure. “But I repeat, this is not a problem and the most important thing is that the game was a great game, with two teams that have a great level. To get a point, it was very important.” Asked if his celebration for Spurs’ first equalizer rattled Tuchel, who raced in on goal for Reece James’ goal to put Chelsea 2-1 up, the Italian laughed: “I think the celebration on both sides was really happy celebrations “And the running and then the jumping, you can understand about this celebration.”
