Last Updated: May 19, 2023, 02:42 IST
The Football Association — which additionally fined Jurgen Klopp £75,000 mentioned Thursday the primary recreation of the ban could be served instantly. (Image: AP Photo)
Jurgen Klopp landed himself in bother with the authorities after blasting Tierney following the explosive finish to Liverpool’s 4-3 win at Anfield
Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp has been given a two-match touchline ban after questioning the integrity of referee Paul Tierney following the Reds’ win over Tottenham Hotspur in April.
Klopp landed himself in bother with the authorities after blasting Tierney following the explosive finish to Liverpool’s 4-3 win at Anfield.
The German celebrated Diogo Jota’s stoppage-time winner, which got here after Liverpool had blown a three-goal lead, by charging down the touchline to rejoice wildly in entrance of fourth official John Brooks.
Klopp was booked however later claimed what Tierney mentioned to him was “not OK”, claiming he did not know what the official “has against us”.
The Football Association — which additionally fined Klopp £75,000 ($93,000, 86,000 euros) — mentioned Thursday the primary recreation of the ban could be served instantly, with Liverpool dealing with Aston Villa on Saturday, whereas the second could be suspended pending the supervisor’s future conduct.
An FA assertion added Klopp had admitted his feedback relating to Tierney in post-match media interviews “represent improper conduct as they indicate bias, query the integrity of the referee, are private, offensive, and convey the sport into disrepute”.
Klopp told reporters after the game: “How they can give a foul on Mohamed Salah (just before Spurs’ third goal)? We have our history with Tierney. I really don’t know what he has against us.
“He has said there is no problems but that cannot be true. How he looks at me, I don’t understand it. My celebration was unnecessary, which is fair, but what he said to me when he gave me the yellow card is not OK.”
(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is revealed from a syndicated news company feed – AFP)
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