Antonio Conte sends message to Thomas Tuchel after heated touchline exchange

However, it could have been three altercations between the two managers after Tuchel celebrated Chelsea’s second goal by running down the touchline, passing Conte, who had his head in his hand. 

The Italian responded to that celebration by posting a message to Tuchel on Instagram. 

Conte wrote: “Lucky I didn’t see you…making you trip over would have been well deserved…” followed by three crying laughter emojis. 

Conte was seen celebrating in Tuchel’s face whilst the German was unhappy with the decision not to award his side a free kick after a potential foul on Kai Havertz prior to the goal. 

Reece James then put his side back ahead after finishing off a fine Chelsea move to make it 2-1. 

After the match, Tuchel spoke about the incidents.

“It's emotional. You like it. We don't need comments now. It was heated up and heated up. Just look at it. It's the Premier League, it's the game. You love it, no? We love it. We are emotional coaches.” 

Whilst Conte refused to comment, he said: “I don't want to comment on the [Tuchel] situation, this is not the most important thing. 

“If there's a problem, it's between me and him. It's normal to come here and to suffer but at the same time we created chances to stay in the game.”