Porto coach Sergio Conceicao has been insulted by Chelsea’s counterpart Thomas Tuchel following Tuesday’s quarter-final in the Champions League.
Chelsea advanced to the last four of the competition after a 2-1 result, although they lost 1-0 to Porto on the night in Sevilla.
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After the final whistle, Tuchel embraced his coaching staff before walking in the direction of the fourth official and Conceicao.
Tuchel extends his right arm after an apparent fistfight with Conceicao, who was reluctantly accepted, before walking away when the Porto boss exchanged words with him.
‘I was insulted by this man [in reference to Tuchel, who was also in the mixed zone giving an interview] it’s right next to me, “Conceicao told Portuguese TV channel TVI24. I told the referee that the fourth official had heard the insults. That’s all. ‘
Conceicao did not disclose the exact words Tuchel said to him, but said at his news conference: ‘It’s no use talking about it. My English is not perfect. There was no exchange, I was worried and focused on the game. did not understand the reason for the reaction. I’ve heard some insults, it’s not pretty, but it’s over.
“My irritation at the end had to do with it because I didn’t even talk to him during the game, but not to their bench, but to the game. I was worried about the game.”
Tension between the coaches was evident in the early stages of the game. Tuchel protested strongly against the fourth official and on the Porto bench after an elbow from Porto captain Pepe on Kai Havertz in the third minute, while Conceicao complained in the 29th minute after Cesar Azpilicueta’s foul on Otavio.
Players from Chelsea and Porto had to be separated after the final whistle, while Pepe pointed the finger at Tuchel angrily. After the game, the Chelsea boss downplayed the incident.
‘It was just a small argument between me and the coach [Conceicao], “Tuchel said at his news conference.” And then all of a sudden everyone followed me; I thought it was between me and the coach, but of course it was not. No harm done. “