West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo cut a frustrated figure in his post-match press conference, lamenting not only the result but the administration of justice during the brawl. While he did not defend Todibo’s specific action, the Portuguese coach expressed confusion that only one player was punished in a fracas that involved over a dozen individuals pushing and shoving.
"It's strange, with all this confusion, to give only one yellow and one red card," Nuno remarked, hinting that Chelsea players escaped lightly for their part in escalating the situation. "I have to see it again, but it feels inconsistent."
Nuno was also left ruing his side's inability to manage the game after fighting their way back into contention. "It's frustrating and sad that this game went away from us," he added. "We started the second half in control. After Chelsea reacted, we could not control it. Crosses created a lot of problems for us." The West Ham boss now faces a defensive headache for the upcoming fixtures with Todibo set to serve a three-match ban for violent conduct.