JURGEN KLOPP HAS revealed the reason why Brighton & Hove Albion boss Chris Hughton was angry with him following Liverpool’s 5-1 victory at the Amex on Saturday.
Two goals from Roberto Firmino, an Emre Can header, a Philippe Coutinho effort and an own goal from Lewis Dunk saw Klopp’s side return to Merseyside with a victory that kept them three points behind third-place Chelsea.
Klopp was confronted by Albion boss Hughton on the full-time whistle, initially thought to be a result of the Reds boss’ exuberant celebrations on the touchline throughout the game.
Both managers refused to talk about the incident in their post-match interviews but Klopp has now lifted the lid, claiming there was a mix-up over a handshake.
“It was a misunderstanding, nothing else,” Klopp told reporters ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League tie against Spartak Moscow on Wednesday.
“No one asked me about it after the game when I could have killed the discussion immediately. I have to apologise – not that I did something wrong on purpose, it just happened.
“I went to go to Chris to shake his hand but Mo Salah passed my way so I gave him a hug and Chris wasn’t too happy about that.
“We shook hands and he said what he thought – and it is what I think as well – that you should shake the hand of the other manager first, but it was not on purpose and after the game I spoke to Chris and his assistant.
“I think and I hope everything is fine. For one or two times in my life I was disrespectful but I would never be disrespectful in a moment like this.
“I can only apologise, it was not my intention.”
Liverpool remain fourth in the Premier League rankings, while Brighton occupy 12th place after 15 fixtures.
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Fantastic work by those guys, saved her life without a doubt, well done
That’s the 2nd time it’s happened her in the last few years. That’s scary.
Might be time to try a different sport.
@Karen Delaney: that’s a “Karen” statement
@TheHospitalPass: hardly a Karen comment considering it’s happened to her twice now in the water so clearly it’s a common occurrence.
@TheHospitalPass: correct it’s from Karen
@RJ: hardly a common occurrence, You just don’t hear about the times she doesn’t pass out .
Glad she’s okay. Well done to the rescuer for her quick response.
Brilliant work, many years of as useful as a lifeguard at an swimming gala will put to bed now. Scary stuff
The poor woman must have a medical condition. Luckily quick thinking people should be praised by saving her life. I hope she will be ok. And they get to the bottom of what happened
They got to the bottom when it happened