If the rumors are to be believed, Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi might soon be packing his bags and heading to Tottenham. But before that happens, it seems like he has a bone to pick with Spurs interim manager Cristian Stellini. The pair was involved in a touchline spat before their teams even got on the pitch for their match on Sunday.

So, what led to this heated exchange? Apparently, De Zerbi wasn’t too happy about Stellini’s recent comments, suggesting the Brighton boss was merely benefiting from the work of his predecessor, Graham Potter. Well, it seems like De Zerbi had enough and let Stellini know exactly what he thought of his opinions.

As the two managers approached each other for the traditional pre-match handshake, De Zerbi made sure to give Stellini a piece of his mind, much to the confusion of the Spurs interim boss. As the argument continued, fingers were raised, palms were turned to the sky, and even as De Zerbi began to walk away, he made sure to throw in one last jab for good measure.

The dramatic exchange didn’t end there. As the match got underway, both teams scored goals in quick succession. However, it was De Zerbi who got the last laugh – at least for now – as he celebrated Brighton’s goal right in front of Stellini.

Interestingly, before the confrontation, Stellini had nothing but praise for De Zerbi’s work at Brighton, stating, “He arrived here in a new country and quickly he put his sign on his team. That is not easy for everyone and De Zerbi shows also in England, in the Premier League, he is a great manager.”

Regardless of whether De Zerbi ends up taking over the Tottenham job or not, it’s clear that the competition between the two teams and their managers has reached a boiling point. One thing’s for sure: as the race for Champions League football heats up, we’re in for an entertaining finish to the season!