In the Chelsea vs Tottenham 2-2 Premier League match on Sunday, the two clubs provided plenty of drama, but their respective managers may have provided the better performance.
While the Blues and Spurs both excelled on the field, with Harry Kane tying the score in the last seconds, it was Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte who dominated discussions after the game.
After the final whistle, tempers naturally flared when both managers received red cards for an incident that will go down in Premier League annals.
Why were Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel issued red cards?
At the conclusion of the game, Conte and Tuchel proceeded to shake hands as is normal, but the interaction swiftly evolved into something else.
Both appeared unwilling to release the other’s hold as Conte whirled around angrily to face Tuchel.
Before referee Anthony Taylor arrived to deliver them both red cards, the two managers got into a brief altercation and had to be removed by the coaching staff and players.
While the dismissals meant little on Sunday, they will ensure that neither will miss their upcoming games.
On August 20, Tottenham will play host to Wolves, and on August 21, Chelsea will play a game in Leeds.
What caused the clash between coaches Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel
On and off the field, a dramatic London derby took place, with Conte and Tuchel visibly eager to win the title of champion.
The first altercation between the two coaches occurred after Tottenham tied the score at 1-1. Conte was celebrating in Tuchel’s direction when Tuchel approached the Spurs manager.
When Chelsea scored again, Tuchel celebrated by sprinting down the sidelines, giving Conte even more justification to yell at the players when Tottenham tied the score in the waning seconds.
After the game, Tuchel made the remark that he wasn’t pleased Conte didn’t look at him when they shook hands, but he was eager to emphasize that there was no animosity between them.
When media questioned Conte about Tuchel’s remarks regarding the handshake, he attempted to brush off the event.
After the game, Conte told Sky Sports, “I think it’s better to talk about the game.”
Despite such remarks, Conte then uploaded a video of Chelsea’s coach celebrating his club’s second goal to his Instagram stories, mocking him.