Jurgen Klopp breaks his silence after touchline antics against Spurs and referee claims

Jurgen Klopp has broken his silence over his touchline antics and explosive rant towards Paul Tierney in Liverpool's big win over Tottenham.

Klopp celebrated in the face of fourth official John Brooks following Diogo Jota's dramatic winner against Spurs at Anfield last weekend.

He then accused match referee Tierney of having an agenda against his side as he slammed the official during his post-match interview.

Martin Cassidy, CEO of Ref Support UK, has since urged the FA to hit the Reds with a POINTS DEDUCTION following the German boss' referee claims.

Jurgen Klopp speaks to Paul Tierney after the final whistle. Image: PA

Klopp himself has now reflected on his reaction on the touchline, admitting he regrets grabbing the headlines following his side's thrilling 4-3 victory.

Speaking ahead of Liverpool's league clash against Fulham on Wednesday, he said: "The whole situation shouldn't have happened at all. It was out of emotion and anger, never a good thing to do. That's why I celebrated the way I celebrated.

"That was the situation, the 'no foul' on Mo. It was given as a free-kick for Spurs then the goal. Then we score. I should be happy but I was still angry.

"I wasn't shouting anything bad, and I couldn't get close to him at all because I felt my muscle.

"I didn't expect a second red card, I expected a yellow in that moment. He said to me, 'for me it was a red card, but because it's me, it's a yellow!'

"I went in, tried to calm down and couldn't when I spoke to press. Then I said that what he said was not okay. I thought it wasn't okay because it wasn't a red but I opened the box with that. I should've just said he said it was a red card.

"I said what I said and I know that obviously the referees are really angry about what I said. They said I was lying, but I didn't lie. I shouldn't have said some things but I didn't lie."

On Tierney, he added: "I know Paul Tierney is not doing this on purpose. Absolutely not.

"We won a game 4-3 in a spectacular manner, and the only headlines are what I created, and I regret that. I have no clue what happens now. We expect a reaction."

The victory over Spurs moves Liverpool into fifth place with 56 points on the board, seven points behind fourth-placed Manchester United with five league games remaining this season.

Topics: Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, Football

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