Richarlison did not mean to disrespect Nottingham Forest with his showboating during Tottenham's win on Sunday, according to Antonio Conte.
The Brazilian forward decided to complete some kick-ups on the touchline in the closing stages of Spurs’ 2-0 win. He was quickly scythed down by a combination Forest’s Neco Williams and Brennan Johnson, who picked up a yellow card for his heavy challenge as things got heated at the City Ground.
Forest manager Steve Cooper was not impressed with Richarlison’s actions. “I wouldn’t want my players to do that, what Richarlison did,” he said post-match. “But if that’s accepted at Spurs then that’s nothing to do with me. But it wouldn’t be accepted here, that’s for sure.”
