Premier League
Chelsea’s Tuchel banned from touchline for Leicester game
Chelsea’s coach Thomas Tuchel will be banned from the touchline when they host Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday following his behaviour in their 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month, the Football Association said on Friday (Aug 26).
Tuchel accused the match officials of making wrong decisions as Spurs came away from Stamford Bridge with a point.
Tempers also flared, with the German and his Tottenham counterpart, Italian Antonio Conte, shown red cards for a confrontation.
Chelsea’s coach Thomas Tuchel will be banned from the touchline when they host Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday following his behaviour in their 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month, the Football Association said on Friday (Aug 26).
Tuchel accused the match officials of making wrong decisions as Spurs came away from Stamford Bridge with a point.
Tempers also flared, with the German and his Tottenham counterpart, Italian Antonio Conte, shown red cards for a confrontation.
“Thomas Tuchel appealed against these sanctions, but this has been dismissed by an Appeal Board today.”
Chelsea are 12th in the standings with four points after three games, five points behind leaders Arsenal. Spurs are fourth, two points off top spot.
-Reuters