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Conte coy on Mourinho exchange
- Updated: October 23, 2016
Antonio Conte refused to shed light on his touchline conversation with Jose Mourinho at the end of Chelsea’s demolition of Manchester United.
The Blues ensured Mourinho’s return to Stamford Bridge, 10 months after his sacking, was a sour one as they ruthlessly inflicted a 4-0 victory on Sunday.
Conte was seen stoking Chelsea supporters in the closing stages, prompting an exchange between the two managers at the full-time whistle.
The Italian stopped short of relaying what Mourinho said, but gave his explanation for his passionate display on the touchline.
“Private conversations must remain private,” Conte told his post-match press conference. “If someone discovers something, OK, but for me the conversation shall remain private.
“It was right (for me) to call our fans in a moment when I could only here Manchester United supporters.
“I called the fans to clap the players after this type of performance because the players after a 4-0 …
