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Jurgen Klopp: This was Ronald Koeman’s biggest mistake when slating Liverpool
JURGEN KLOPP says Ronald Koeman was unfair against his Liverpool players in the Everton manager’s assessment of the Merseyside derby.
Klopp's (left) Liverpool beat Koeman's (right) Everton 3-1 on Saturday
Ronald Koeman was furious with Jurgen Klopp’s reactions to a number of heavy challenges made by Toffees players.
Koeman accused Klopp of over reacting on the touchlines in order to get his Everton players booked.
It wasn’t a big issue. The game is done
Ross Barkley was guilty of a particularly heavy challenge of Dejan Lovren that only resulted in the England international being booked.
And Klopp says Koeman was wrong in his assessment of Saturday’s clash.
“His biggest mistake is to say both sides made bad challenges,” Klopp said ahead of Liverpool's match with Bournemouth tomorrow.
The Merseyside derby witnessed a number of heavy challenges
Klopp's (right) Liverpool side host Bournemouth tomorrow night
OUTRAGE as Ross Barkley tackles Everton's Dejan Lovren
“I can’t remember one from our side.
“I am emotional. But it’s not worth saying anything to see.
“They had a good view and they couldn’t sit anymore. But it wasn’t a big issue. The game is done.”
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