Antonio Conte accuses Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United players of targeting Eden Hazard for rough treatment for 90 minutes of FA Cup win
ANTONIO CONTE has accused Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United players of targeting Eden Hazard with rough treatment from start to finish on Monday.
The Belgium was fouled twice in quick succession by Phil Jones and Ander Herrera before the Spaniard got sent off for a second yellow.
Eden Hazard reacts after a challenge left him on the floor at Stamford BridgeGetty ImagesAfter the 1-0 Chelsea win Conte said: “In 20, 25 minutes for Hazard, it was impossible for him to play footballReuters
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After the 1-0 Chelsea win, Conte said: "In 20, 25 minutes for Hazard, it was impossible for him to play football.
"I see only that he got a lot of kicks. I don't think that I'm crazy and I see only him in this situation.
"He started receiving kicks and finished receiving kicks. No one person can say this did not happen."
Marcos Rojo will have some explaining to do after footage emerges on him stamping on Eden HazardBBC OneThe Belgium was fouled twice in quick succession by Phil Jones and Ander Herrera before the Spaniard got sent offGetty Images
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It appeared that United defender Marcos Rojo purposely stamped on the Blues playmakerReutersAnder Herrera was sent off after fouling Eden Hazard in the 1-0 United defeatAP:Associated Press
When Jose Mourinho was Chelsea boss he accused rivals of trying to kick the no10 out of games.
But Conte feels he might have instructed his new side to employ those same intimidation techniques on his former charge.
The Italian said: "This tactic, to play by going to kick the opponent, does not exist. It's not football for me. I don't think this can be a tactic.
"I think sometimes when you play against players with great talent you try and intimidate these players. I think the referee must protect this type of player."
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