Klopp refused to shake hands with West Brom boss Tony Pulis afterwards and explained his actions by saying it was “not a friendly game”. I know it is only one but if felt like three.
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“I was a supporter of Brendan Rodgers, and I was sad the way it ended for him, but I am also a supporter of Klopp and the vitality that comes with him”.
Recent reports are claiming that the manager is set to announce his first January transfer which is his former player Kevin Grosskreutz according to reports from the British media.
Klopp and Pulis said later that Gardner got the ball, with the injury caused by a follow through.
“I’m satisfied now because it was the flawless finish to this game”, the German told reporters after the match. But he played the ball’.
“Plenty of others, meanwhile, will pour scorn on Klopp for lining Liverpool’s players up in front of the Kop at the final whistle and making them bow repeatedly”, wrote Dominic King of The Daily Mail. “I doubt he’ll go on a spending spree but I do think he’ll try and bring in maybe one player”.
After all, it wasn’t too long ago when us Liverpool fans were shunning Arsene Wenger for refusing to shake Kenny Dalglish’s hand following a late equalizer for the Reds.
“We (Klopp and Pulis) had some words in the game and sometimes it takes more than a few seconds to cool down”, Klopp said.
Pulis defended Gardner over the challenge on Lovren.
Klopp’s focus is primarily on developing an emotional bond with his players, which suits his demanding, high-intensity pressing style of play.
Prior to Skrtel’s opportunity, Rondon had a chance to seal the points for his side, but the striker dragged his effort wide after James McClean had put him through. “I have been animated all my life on the bench”.
“We have come here, tried to be resilient”.
Olsson was denied an earlier goal just before half-time, with referee Craig Pawson awarding a free-kick for offside only after consulting with his assistant.
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“We will speak to the officials on Monday to find out why that is”.
