JOSE MOURINHO and Frank Lampard went toe-to-toe on the sidelines as the old friends turned enemies during Tottenham’s Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea.
The Blues took the lead in the 19th minute thanks to a Timo Werner strike.
Mourinho and Lampard rowed on the touchline during Spurs vs ChelseaCredit: Reuters
Lampard and Mourinho exchanged barbs as old friends became enemiesCredit: PA:Press Association
And just five minutes later, Mourinho and Lampard were being separated by fourth official Andre Marriner on the touchline.
The pair – who famously and successfully worked together during Lampard’s playing career at Chelsea – could be seen exchanging furious barbs.
Over and over again, the two bosses went back for more verbals.
Reports from inside the stadium said Mourinho was irked by Lampard becoming more vocal after his Chelsea side took the lead.
The Spurs chief is claimed to have roared: “F***ing hell Frank…
“When you’re losing 3-0 you’re not standing up here.”
Mourinho was seen accompanying his rant with furious hand gestures, further suggesting he was becoming enraged by Lampard getting gobby.
The tension eventually appeared to simmer down.
And after the game, Lampard said: “We were having some fun, I get on well with Jose.
“I was saying he speaks to the referee more than his players, I have huge respect for Jose. All was well at the end and that will never change.”
Lampard and Mourinho remonstrated with the fourth official after turning on one anotherCredit: Reuters
Lampard and Mourinho had appeared pleased to see each other before kick-offCredit: Reuters
Lampard once again proved he’s not afraid to go head-to-head with some of football’s top bosses.
The inexperienced Chelsea chief has already been embroiled in an X-rated rant with Liverpool’s Premier League-winning boss Jurgen Klopp.
Lampard repeatedly swore at the German and his backroom staff, at one point telling him to “f*** off” and “sit down”.
The ex-Derby boss later admitted he “regretted” his actions.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
