Thomas Tuchel is going through a possible rap from the Soccer Affiliation after they opened an investigation into his feedback following Chelsea’s heated draw with Tottenham.
Spurs twice got here from behind in a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge which was overshadowed by repeated clashes between the 2 managers, who had been each proven pink playing cards after squaring up at full-time once they went to shake fingers.
They'd already been yellow carded halfway by way of the second half, with Tuchel furious with a number of the choices that went towards his aspect.
Earlier than Tottenham’s first equaliser there seemed to be a foul on Kai Havertz a number of phases of play earlier whereas Richarlison was in an offside place when Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg struck his shot.
Shortly earlier than Harry Kane’s stoppage-time leveller, Cristian Romero additionally escaped with out seeing any punishment regardless of grabbing Marc Cucurella’s hair.
Referee Anthony Taylor was on the centre of the drama and Chelsea followers have lengthy felt they've the tough finish of selections when he has been in cost – with the newest controversies prompting a petition to stop him from refereeing their matches in future.
Up to now, Taylor has proven debatable pink playing cards to Reece James and Mateo Kovacic in huge video games however missed punishable offences corresponding to Harry Maguire kicking out at Michy Batshuayi.
Often managers keep away from criticising the officers however a furious Tuchel was scathing about Taylor’s efficiency and sided with Chelsea followers who felt he shouldn't be allowed to officiate their matches anymore.
Requested if Taylor mustn't referee Chelsea video games, he stated: ‘Possibly it could be higher. Possibly it could be higher.’
The German coach additionally claimed his gamers had been ‘nervous’ about taking part in in matches officiated by Taylor, and, when asking about followers’ issues, added: ‘Not solely the followers. You understand the gamers, they know what’s occurring when they're on the pitch. They comprehend it.’
However, in line with the Each day Mail, Tuchel’s feedback have now trigged an FA probe on prime of already going through a possible one-match touchline ban for his pink card.
Each the Chelsea boss and Conte are additionally ready to be taught if they'll face an FA cost for the full-time scuffle, although Spurs may contest their supervisor’s suspension on condition that it was Tuchel who instigated the kerfuffle by not letting go of his rival’s hand.
The FA will study the referee’s report on Monday earlier than deciding if additional motion is required concerning the altercation on the pitch, earlier than then tackling Tuchel’s post-match feedback.
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