Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, will not face the FA’s disciplinary action for confronting referee Paul Tierney at Tottenham last Sunday, according to UK Metro.
The German tactician was left fuming after his side were denied a penalty for a foul on Diogo Jota, while Andy Robertson was sent off for a challenge on Emerson Royal.
However, Klopp was more aggravated with Tierney for sparing Harry Kane an obvious red card in the first half for a challenge on Robertson.
Speaking to Sky Sports on the Kane challenge, Klopp said the Englishman should have “definitely” been sent off.
After the match, Klopp confronted Tierney on the pitch, saying: “I have no problems with other referees, only you.”
Klopp who received a yellow card after the game spoke further about Tierney’s decision during the post-match interview.
He said, “You can give Robbo a red card, it is not the smartest challenge of his career but that is definitely a red card. No doubt about it. His leg was in the air, it was pure coincidence. Harry cannot judge it. If Robbo’s leg is on the ground it is a broken leg.
“We have a VAR sitting there and he thinks have a look again at Robertson again. Fine that’s what he is there for. But what did he do in that situation? And then there is the penalty situation with Diogo Jota.
“Mr Tierney told me Diogo stops on purpose because he wants the foul. First and foremost if you want to shoot you have to stop because you cannot do both.
“It is always helpful when you play football yourself. When you see the situation back [Jota’s penalty appeal], the VAR is there. Why is he stopping? I don’t understand. The draw is fine. We are not crazy enough to think we cannot draw at Tottenham but these situations are crucial.
“I have no idea what his [Paul Tierney] problem is with me.
“I was a bit more emotional in the game but he gives me a yellow card but it is not allowed in a situation like this? He comes over and gives me a yellow card but I’d have preferred the right decisions on the pitch.”
