Managers shaking hands has been a hot topic in the Premier League this week after Chelsea’s Thomas Tuchel and Tottenham’s Antonio Conte got into a heated cat fight on Sunday. One week later, a potential Jesse Marsch Tuchel handshake is making headlines after a quote from the American manager.
Tuchel was given a red card after his spat with Conte and thus shouldn’t be present for Chelsea’s game vs. Leeds United on Sunday. When a reporter asked Marsch about shaking hands with Tuchel, the Wisconsin native said he had no plans on doing so because Tuchel shouldn’t even be at the game.
Jesse Marsch Tuchel Handshake Quote
“Whether it’s soccer or futbol”..
Next level trolling here by Jesse Marsch. pic.twitter.com/yQIh646Gl1— herculez gomez (@herculezg) August 19, 2022
Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch on Thomas Tuchel:
"I will be disappointed if they allow him to be on the bench. There is a simple rule in football. Whether it's soccer or football, if you get a red card you can't play the next match."— Absolute Chelsea (@AbsoluteChelsea) August 19, 2022
Shortly after Marsch's interview, the FA announced Tuchel was fined around $41,000 and serve a one game ban from the sideline. The ban has been temporarily suspended as the investigation continues, meaning Tuchel will most likely be pitch-side for the Leeds game.
— FA Spokesperson (@FAspokesperson) August 19, 2022
Interestingly enough Conte didn’t get a one game ban for his part he played in the Stamford Bridge ruckus.
BREAKING: Tuchel fined £35k and banned from the touchline for one match, Conte fined £15k pic.twitter.com/5uYBW376rF
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 19, 2022
OFFICIAL: Thomas Tuchel has received a touchline ban, Antonio Conte has NOT. pic.twitter.com/R570EIozDV
— The Spurs Express (@TheSpursExpress) August 19, 2022
Chelsea fans were quick to mock Marsch, claiming that the Leeds manager feared Tuchel.
Man’s terrified of Tuchel
— Burhan Ali (@burhan_7ali) August 19, 2022
Cry more you yank
— Ali (@CFC_Ali10) August 19, 2022
Man is scared of this bicep pic.twitter.com/JE9Cb2fRhT
— emmsun (@iamemmco) August 19, 2022
As an American website, we’re legally required to defend Marsch and just want to remind the Blues fans who exactly they’re talking about.
He’d put tuchel in an early grave pic.twitter.com/xubHsVkBWu
— Max (@VidukaEra) August 19, 2022
Chelsea and Leeds United will play at 9 a.m. ET on Sunday at Elland Road. You can watch it on USA Network.
