Klopp Admitted He 'Dislikes' Spurs Star After Incident Cost Liverpool Title

Liverpool legend Jurgen Klopp has explained why he 'dislikes' a current Premier League star following a famous incident in the 2018/19 season.

Today (October 8) marks the 10-year anniversary of Jurgen Klopp's appointment at Liverpool.

He joined the Anfield outfit from Borussia Dortmund and enjoyed a legendary spell in charge, winning the Premier League and the Champions League, among other trophies.

Klopp inspired Liverpool to league glory in the 2019/20 season after running Manchester City close in the previous campaign.

Man City pipped Liverpool by a single point in the 2018/19 season, with the Reds finishing with an impressive 97 points.

The Blues' dramatic victory over Leicester City proved a crucial moment during the 2018/19 campaign as Vincent Kompany scored a thunderous goal from long range to hand his side a huge win in the title race.

James Maddison in action for Leicester City against Manchester City. Image: Getty

Kompany was afforded time and space as James Maddison backed off to the dismay of Klopp, who couldn't believe the midfielder's lack of desire to block his shot.

Speaking to Redmen TV in 2024, Klopp admitted he holds a grudge against Maddison for allowing Kompany a free shot at goal, which ultimately handed Man City the league title.

"The moment when Vincent Kompany touched the ball there, I am really happy I didn't get a stroke in that moment as that's how it must feel," he began.

"I remember exactly how I was lying on the sofa watching and thinking 'Maddison block him, close him down'.

"Since then I don't like Maddison," Klopp joked. "I was angry with Brendan [Rodgers] that day because he should have taken him off, he was tired. Leicester played really good first half, after that they should have scored.

"It's just a personal thing, I have no problem with him, but when I see him it's... and now I saw him again last weekend."

Kompany's match-winning goal against Leicester meant it was in their hands to win the league title, with Man City going onto beat Brighton 4-1 on the final day of the season to triumph over Liverpool, who beat Wolves 2-0 on the same day.