Your Mouth Is Your Tiger, Jurgen Klopp Gets Sanctions Due To His Spicy Comments

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp. (Photo: Twitter @LFC)

JAKARTA - Jurgen Klopp's comments after the match against Tottenham Hotspur, April 30, resulted in sanctions. The Liverpool manager was sentenced to a ban from competing during two matches by the English Football Federation (FA) for his actions.

In addition to the ban on accompanying the team, Klopp was also fined 75,000 euros or IDR 1.2 billion.

"Jurgen Klopp has been sanctioned with a ban on competing for two matches and a fine of 75,000 euros for his comments in the media following the Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur on April 30, 2023," the UK FA said in their official website.

As is known, the German commented on the referee's performance during the game that was too favorent to Tottenham Hotspur and cost Liverpool a loss.

Based on information given by the British FA, the former Borussia Dortmund coach admitted he was wrong for his actions that violated and questioned the referee's integrity during the match, according to what was confiscated from Antara.

The sentence also ensured Klopp could not accompany Liverpool on the sidelines until the end of the Premier League season.

Padahal The Reds sangat membutuhkan kehadiran sosok pelatih yang membawa mereka merengkuh gelar Liga Champions 2019 itu karena saat ini tengah berjuang membawa satu tiket ke Liga Champions musim depan.

Currently Liverpool are in fifth place with 65 points on the difference of one point from Manchester United's rivals who are in fourth place and are in the Champions League zone.