Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp might face disciplinary motion after accusing the referee within the dramatic 4-3 win over Tottenham of bearing a grudge towards his workforce.
Diogo Jota’s stoppage-time strike sealed victory at Anfield, simply 99 seconds after Spurs thought Richarlison’s first Premier League purpose for the membership had rescued a degree after the guests had been 3-0 behind.
Klopp, nevertheless, was so incensed by the officiating all through the match that he charged down the touchline to have a good time wildly in entrance of fourth official John Brooks — and injured himself within the course of.
Klopp then lambasted referee Paul Tierney.
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“We have our historical past with Tierney, I actually don’t know what he has towards us, he has mentioned there is no such thing as a drawback however that can’t be true,” Klopp advised Sky Sports.
“How he seems at me, I don’t perceive it. My celebration was pointless, however what he mentioned to me when he gave me the yellow card is just not OK.”
The German boss, requested what Tierney had mentioned, replied: “I cannot say something about it. The refs don’t say what is alleged so I don’t say what is alleged.”
That didn’t cease Klopp from happening to reference Tierney’s efficiency throughout Liverpool’s 2-2 draw away to Spurs final season.
“Paul Tierney didn’t give Harry Kane a pink card however Robbo (Liverpool’s Andy Robertson) acquired a pink card. It was not the primary time, there are such a lot of issues.”
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited mentioned in a press release that, having checked audio of the sport, Tierney “acted in knowledgeable method”.
“We strongly refute any suggestion that Tierney’s actions had been improper,” the assertion added.
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Earlier, Klopp defined his touchline antics following Jota’s successful purpose by saying: “Of course, we’re emotional in these moments. It’s tough. It is just not OK, we shouldn’t try this.
“I didn’t say a foul phrase to the fourth official — in no way — however I pulled my hamstring most likely in that second so, truthful sufficient, I’m already punished.”
Tottenham’s Ryan Mason was additionally sad with the officers, notably the VAR, following a defeat that left Spurs sixth within the desk, two factors behind Liverpool.
The interim head coach needed to know why Jota was nonetheless on the pitch after a head-high problem on Oliver Skipp solely led to a yellow card.
“I would really like an evidence and a motive why it wasn’t (a pink card),” mentioned Mason. “I can perceive referees on the pitch lacking it.”
He added: “We need the VAR to assist the official on the pitch at that second, however an skilled referee and VAR haven’t given it… It was a giant choice, a vital choice and one you may’t actually miss.”
