The Monaco coach accused the Arsenal manager of disrespecting him after their sides' recent meeting at the Emirates Stadium, but the Frenchman has angrily denied the allegation
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has branded Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim a liar in the wake of the club’s Champions League exit.
The Ligue 1 side defeated the Gunners on away goals after a 3-3 aggregate draw, but Jardim claimed that Wenger refused to shake his hand after Monaco’s 3-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium.
“In the first leg, when I wanted to thank Arsene and shake his hand, it’s true that Arsene didn’t shake my hand, so even though Monaco did everything to make life comfortable for Arsenal tonight, I decided not to thank him,” he said.
“I think it was disrespectful. Right now, we’re celebrating and we think Arsenal did not show enough respect during the first leg.”
Wenger, though, has furiously rebuffed Jardim's suggestion and says he waited until the Monaco boss had fulfilled his post-match media duties before congratulating him.
“Pictures show that I waited to congratulate the Monaco coach after the game. He celebrated his victory with his staff, which I quite understand,” he told L’Equipe.
"I congratulated him after the press conference. I am therefore surprised and disappointed to hear such lies.
"That said, I wish Monaco all the best and good luck for the future."
