Italian Cup Chilean complained
Antonio Conte has given his answer to Arturo VidalComplaints about having been substituted against Juventus, saying he does not take note of the reactions of the players, as it is he who commands.
He among others the head coach is willing to show his squad who the boss is and says players should just get ahead.
“When I replace a player, I don’t pay attention to their reaction,” Count he told Sky Sport Italia.
“I make the decisions and the players have to accept them, and that’s it.”
Vidal, who was replaced by Christian Eriksen in the 73rd minute of the return leg of the Coppa Italia semifinal against Juventus on Tuesday night, felt especially irritated and could feel himself expressing his complaints when he left the field.
“Always on the 22nd, always on the 22nd,” Vidal according to the Italian media, he is supposed to have said in reference to his own number appearing on the replacement board.
The Chilean midfielder was cautioned and will miss the return next week due to a suspension.