Stellini-De Zerbi quarrel, expelled: what happened – Corriere.it

Tension in the Premier derby between Tottenham and Brighton: red cards for Roberto De Zerbi and Cristian Stellini in the 59th minute. Expelled, both by referee Attwell after a fight between the benches that broke out shortly after the Var canceled the goal of Brighton’s possible 2-1. Yet another act of a rivalry between the two coaches that broke out in front of the cameras just before the kick-off. The rust between the two had exploded in front of the cameras in what should be the handshake before the match. De Zerbi first shakes Stellini’s hand, then when the Tottenham coach leaves he says something to him, prompting him to return. And at that point De Zerbi spoke to him threateningly, pointing his index finger at him. A dialogue that lasts for a few seconds, with De Zerbi visibly angry and Stellini trying to explain himself unheard.

The reason is still unclear, but it seems that De Zerbi was angry at Stellini’s words in the conference on the eve: De Zerbi at Brighton took advantage of all Potter’s work.

(article being updated)

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