JURGEN KLOPP proved he was a true Red… by getting sent off in today’s 1-0 win against Manchester City.
The Liverpool boss was left fuming when Bernardo Silva’s foul on Mo Salah was not picked up by officials.
And Klopp made sure the linesman knew he thought he was in the wrong by shouting in his face on the touchline.
But ref Anthony Taylor would not stand for Klopp’s behaviour and produced a straight red card for the German boss.
He had been left unhappy despite his side leading City 1-0 thanks to a strike from star man Salah.
The Egyptian got the better of Joao Cancelo in a straight foot race before firing past Ederson in the 76th minute.
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But soon after, Salah was embroiled in a battle with Silva as he attacked City’s right flank.
The pair became entwined near the corner flag, right in front of the linesman.
And it was clear that Silva got a chunk of Salah’s shirt as he won the ball off the Egyptian.
Salah was livid when play was not stopped, allowing City to break on a dangerous counter.
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This in turn sent Klopp wild as he barked down the touchline.
But as the linesman ran back towards the middle of the field, Klopp continued his tirade.
He put his face close to the official before shouting loudly in rage.
Yet all this did was cause play to be stopped before ref Taylor walked over.
He swiftly produced a red card for seething Klopp, who surprisingly walked straight down the touchline.
The German will have been proud of his team though, as they held on to secure a vital win.
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He also admitted afterwards that the red card was justified.
Klopp told Sky Sports: “In the end, probably deserved, but you cannot have this situation.
“It is the clearest foul I ever saw in front of the linesman and he is not bothered. It is clear. They just watch the game but we [the managers] are involved.”
City threatened for most of the game and did find the back of the net through Phil Foden earlier on.
But the goal was ruled out due to a foul by Erling Haaland in the build-up, leaving Pep Guardiola equally angry.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
