Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi confronted Cristian Stellini before his side's clash with Tottenham had even kicked off.
De Zerbi has impressed since replacing Graham Potter at the Seagulls in September, guiding them towards the European qualification places. The job he has done at the AMEX has attracted the interest of several top teams, including Spurs.
They are looking for a new boss after the departure of Antonio Conte a fortnight ago. Stellini has been put in charge for the rest of the campaign, with De Zerbi thought to be a leading candidate to take over permanently in the summer.
