Thomas Tuchel: FA to investigate Chelsea manager’s comments about Anthony Taylor

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was sent off by Anthony Taylor at the end of Sunday’s match (PA )

Thomas Tuchel’s comments about referee Anthony Taylor are set to be investigated by the Football Association.

The German claimed after the 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday that “maybe it would be better” for the referee not to officiate Chelsea again, with the Blues boss incensed that both of Spurs’ goals were allowed to stand.

Tuchel and Spurs boss Antonio Conte clashed twice on the touchline, causing two melees as tempers flared.

Both managers were booked for the first bust-up, then sent off at full-time when a niggly handshake between the pair sparked further ugly scenes.

Tuchel accepted in the aftermath on Sunday that he would be likely to face FA punishment, and now the governing body has moved to follow up with an investigation.

Kalidou Koulibaly volleyed home Marc Cucurella’s corner, before Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg hit back for Spurs.

Reece James fired home to put Chelsea back in front in the closing stages, only for Harry Kane to nod home in the sixth minute of second-half added time.

Tuchel lamented both Spurs’ goals being allowed to stand, claiming Richarlison was offside for Hojbjerg’s effort and that after Chelsea had claimed a foul on Kai Havertz in the build-up.

The Blues were then left furious that Christian Romero was not punished for pulling Cucurella’s hair, with a VAR check ruling out a red card but then not imposing any sanction.