Following the exciting FA Cup match between Liverpool and Manchester United, Jurgen Klopp abruptly left a post-match interview with Scandinavian TV.
Amad Diallo’s goal in the 121st minute of overtime helped United pull off an amazing comeback victory as Klopp’s squad fell 4-3 in overtime after leading 2-1 and 3-2 at different points in the match. And following the game, which ruined Liverpool’s hopes of capturing four championships in Klopp’s last campaign, the German left after objecting to a query from a reporter for the Norwegian newspaper V Sport.
When questioned about his team’s lack of effort in extra time, Klopp became enraged and said, “That’s a bit of a dumb question.”
You can ask us other times why we are so energetic if you see us frequently.
A furious Jurgen Klopp stormed out of a post-match interview with Norwegian TV following Liverpool’s dramatic 4-3 FA Cup quarter-final defeat against Man United at Old Trafford.
Klopp seemingly took umbrage at a question which criticised his side’s intensity in extra time.
Klopp hit out at the Norwegian reporter for asking a ‘dumb’ and ‘really disappointing’ question.
“I’m not sure how many games Manchester United has played recently, or how many we have.” That’s athletics.
“I’m very disappointed in that question, but you seemed to think it was a good one.”
The reporter went on to say, “So many games?”
‘Oh you don’t think that,’ an enraged Klopp responded.
Hurry up!
The German said to the reporter, “You are obviously not in great shape, and I have no nerves for you,” before exiting the interview.
Before Antony’s late-minute equalizer, the Reds appeared to be coasting to win at Old Trafford thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah and Alexis Mac Allister.
In extra time, Harvey Elliott’s deflected effort gave them the lead once more, and Marcus Rashford and Amad Diallo sealed United’s most thrilling wins.
During his press conference after the game, Klopp lamented his team’s wastefulness when leading.
“We failed to complete the game,” he remarked. “It’s obvious they would get opportunities when you leave the door open, away from home at Old Trafford.”
For us, it was quite difficult. I had never seen my team oof – genuinely suffering – until that moment.
You’re in a wonderful position to watch a game while you’re winning. It’s the worst feeling in the world to be losing.
Liverpool twice led, but ended up on the wrong side of the tie after a dramatic 120 minutes
Klopp bemoaned his side’s profligacy in front of goal at his post-match press conference
“I hope the (international managers) want them in the best shape for the summer,” Klopp continued in response to a question regarding possible weariness in his team before the international break.
Thus, I’m hoping they won’t have to play two sets of ninety minutes each. But I have no control over it.
The Reds, led by Klopp, are now second in the Premier League behind Arsenal on goal differential. They will be back in action on March 31 when they visit Brighton.