JAKARTA - Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted that he did not see firsthand the incident experienced by his player, Andy Robertson, when the assistant referee of the match against Arsenal, in the Premier League England continued last weekend.
After that match, the names of Robertson and Totaly Hathidakis became a hot topic of conversation. The two of them got into physical complaints when Liverpool hosted Arsenal at Anfield Stadium.
It was reported that Hatzidakis was elbowing the Scottish Liverpool defender. Klopp admitted that there were a number of videos showing the incident, but he didn't see it firsthand.
"I heard there were various pictures showing the incident, but I didn't see it (directly)," Klopp was quoted as saying by the Mirror on Monday, April 10.
"I certainly have time to see (the picture) but not (done) so I can't answer questions about it," continued the coach.
The incident where Hatzidakis elbowed Robertson occurred after the first half was over. In the video circulating on social media, it can be seen that the Liverpool defender is walking over to the assistant referee.
When dealing, the two seemed to be arguing but suddenly Hathidakis threw his elbow at Andy Robertson's face. Regarding this incident, Klopp revealed that there had been no official statement from the match device.
"We haven't received an explanation from the fixture. They didn't come to us, if we wanted something, we had to go to them and I didn't want anything," said the German coach.
Meanwhile, the incident involving Hatzidakis and Robertson is being investigated by the British Referee Board (PGMOL). If found guilty, the referee's assistant will be punished.
"PGMOL learned of an incident involving assistant referee Totaly Hathidakis and Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson (Andy Robertson) in the first half during the Liverpool vs Arsenal match at Anfield. We will review this matter completely after the match ends," wrote PGMOL's official statement.
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