Chelsea striker Diego Costa and Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson were involved in a tunnel bust-up after their sides’ 1-1 draw in the Capital One Cup semi-final first-leg at Anfield, reports Guardian.
The pair had to be separated by a member of the Reds’ backroom staff, after they were inculpated in a scuffle. Although no hands were raised from either of them with a vicious intent, they both had a furious argument, pushing each other.
Henderson, who assisted Sterling’s goal, was seen clashing with Chelsea’s top scorer, which seems to have further aided their off-field squabble.
Diego Costa was caught by Martin Skrtel’s elbow, which also might have infuriated the Spaniard. The duo also were involved throughout the game in Chelsea’s 1-2 win at Anfield in November.
Costa was seen grabbing Skrtel in the face, and had to compensate for the same with a torn jersey after compatriot Alberto Moreno tugged the Chelsea number 19.
While it may have been Henderson this time, Costa and Skrtel’s feud dates back to October on International scene, when Slovakia beat Spain 2-1 in the Euro 2016 qualification encounter.
An Eden Hazard penalty gave the hosts a lead just before the half time, only for Raheem Sterling’s sublime effort to restore parity. The 1-1 draw has now set-up an evenly poised second-leg, with some more controversy expected
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