Jose Mourinho launches rant at Antonio Conte after Chelsea bulldoze Man United

JOSE MOURINHO launched an astonishing rant at rival boss Antonio Conte after Manchester United were battered at Stamford Bridge.

By David Woods, Chief Football Writer                           

Jose Mourinho was unhappy with Antonio Conte after watching Man United lose to Chelsea

The United boss was furious at the Italian for waving his arms around to get the home supporters going in the 90th minute, when his team were already 4-0 up.

The Portuguese coach reportedly told Conte it was disrespectful and something to do only when your team were leading 1-0 and trying to hold on.

But last night Conte defended his actions, saying he was concerned all he could hear was the travelling support and felt his team deserved some acclaim following their brilliant victory.

Both managers refused to reveal the details of the conversation but Conte looked clearly upset following Mourinho’s outburst.

Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte had words at the end of the game between Man United and Chelsea

“I was a player,” he said. “I know what the feeling is like (to score). I only told the fans to applaud the team because the team deserved it.

“There is always been respect for all, and naturally for Manchester United.

“ I did something absolutely normal. I didn’t do anything to humiliate Mourinho.

“I think that, today, it was right to call our fans in a moment I was listening only to the supporters of Manchester United at 4-0.

Eden Hazard was rampant for Chelsea against Man United

“So I called the fans to give the players a great clap after this kind of performance. The players, after a 4-0 win, deserved a great clap. It’s very normal.”

Asked if he regretted doing it, Conte added: “We live with emotions. If you want to cut the emotions, we can stay at home and I will change jobs.

“It’s important for our fans to push in every moment of the game. When the players deserve it after this performance, it’s right to receive a great clap from the fans.”

Pedro opened the scoring for Chelsea against Man United

Mourinho would only say: “I’m not the kind of guy to come here and share with you things I don’t want to share.”

United went behind to a Pedro goal after 30 seconds and looked defensively frail throughout as Gary Cahill, Eden Hazard and N’Golo Kante also got on the scoresheet.

Mourinho added: “Football matches start at 0-0, this match started 1-0.

“It is like giving Chelsea chance to play how they want. Everything went in their direction.”

He also revealed £30m centreback Eric Bailly suffered what is feared to be a serious knee ligament injury.

Mourinho said: “I am afraid he is badly injured in his knee, in the ligament area. He feels that it is really bad.”