Francisco Conceicao clarifies Juventus bench incident in Vigo

Francisco Conceicao has denied reports of a tantrum or argument with Juventus staff after his substitution in the Bianconeri’s 2-1 Europa League comeback win at Celta Vigo.

The winger started in Spain, where Hugo Alvarez put Celta ahead before Nick Woltemade equalised. Reports described an angry reaction from Conceicao, including a claim that he struck the bench and went to the dressing room after speaking with a member of Luciano Spalletti’s staff.

Conceicao’s account was different: he said he did not argue or speak with a staff member, and had gone inside briefly to change his shirt and use the bathroom before returning.