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Jurgen Klopp: Why I apologised after Liverpool’s draw against Chelsea
JURGEN KLOPP has revealed he momentarily lost his rag with the fourth official during Liverpool’s draw against Chelsea at Anfield last night.
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David Luiz put Chelsea ahead in the 24th minute from a free-kick.
Georginio Wijnaldum equalised for Liverpool in the 57th minute.
Diego Costa had a great chance to snatch all three points for the Blues, but failed to convert his penalty.
Jurgen Klopp lost his cool during Liverpool's draw against Chelsea
Diego Costa missed a penalty late on for Chelsea against Liverpool
I was absolutely the wrong person to say it and I said, ‘Sorry, I was a bit excited’
Klopp screamed “No one can beat us” at the fourth official Neil Swarbrick.
And after his over-reaction, Klopp admitted he did apologise immediately.
Recalling the moment, Klopp said: “I said to him, ‘No one can beat us’, that’s what I said’.
Georginio Wijnaldum grabbed Liverpool's equaliser
“Obviously that’s not true - but it felt for us like this in that moment.
“I was absolutely the wrong person to say it and I said, ‘Sorry, I was a bit excited’. He said, ‘No problem, I like your passion’.”
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