Tuchel expresses surprise that many thinks he can beat Conte in a physical combat

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said that he is surprised that people believe he would defeat Tottenham boss, Antonio Conte in physical combat.

This comes after the two managers’ heated exchange during their 2-2 Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge last weekend.

Tuchel and Conte clashed twice during the game that ended in a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge and have seen both of them being punished by the English FA.

In an interview on Sunday ahead of the Blues clash with Leeds United, Tuchel joked that he would not stand a chance against Conte.

“It was about passion and I’m very passionate on the side-lines and the game sucked both of us in,” the German said.

“It was a little outburst of passion from Antonio and me and okay now we have to live with people laughing at us and making fun of us which is fair enough.

“It was entertainment, nobody got hurt, we didn’t insult each other, and I think that it was just passion and it fitted to the game and to the derby,” he said.

He added that people are sharing their thoughts on which manager would win in a fight, with the Blues boss the surprise favourite.

“They had me as the favourite? I’m surprised I have no muscles, I don’t have the biceps!” Tuchel joked.