Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is known for his vocalness from time to time. Especially if the men in black make sure he’s revolted with their decisions. Like yesterday, in the Premier League tie at Tottenham, which saw Andy Robertson being sent off for a woeful tackle, but what sparked Klopp’s anger was the ref’s decision to let Harry Kane go with only a yellow after a very similar fault.VAR instructed referee Paul Tierney to review Robertson’s challenge, and Klopp could not understand why there was no intervention for the earlier tackle from Kane, which the Liverpool boss claimed could have been a leg-breaker.Spurs and Reds split points in an electric, intense four-goal dramaKlopp, who was shown a yellow card by Tierney in the first half for his protests, was left puzzled by the lack of VAR intervention, and inferred the referee may have an issue with him.”I have no problems with referees – only you,” Klopp was overheard saying to Tierney after the game.The Liverpool coach told Sky Sports: “There were obviously many other things that were influential in this game, but some of these questions are better to ask Mr Tierney.”Jurgen Klopp as the new James Bond? Daniel Craig weights inAsked if Kane’s punishment should have been heavier, he said: “Definitely, stronger. We can give Robbo a red card, it’s not the smartest challenge of his life. But that’s definitely a red card, no doubt about it. So we have a VAR sitting there, and he has a look again at the Robbo situation. Fine, that’s what he’s there for. What did he do in the Kane situation?”And the penalty situation with Diogo Jota. Mr Tierney told me he thinks Diogo stops on purpose because he wants the foul. If you want to shoot, you have to stop because you cannot run and shoot at the same moment. It is always helpful if you have played football yourself in the past. When you see the situation back, where is he stopping? I don’t understand that.”But it is OK, the draw is OK, we are not that crazy that we think we cannot draw at Spurs, but these are crucial, decisive situations. It’s a great pass from Naby Keita, and then someone finished the situation off in a not really football, legal way. And the ref and the VAR doesn’t say a word. I really have no idea what is his problem with me. Honestly, I have no idea.”From hard-on to heavy metal: Best quotes from Jurgen KloppKlopp also said in his post-match press conference: “We can accept Robertson’s sending off. This is proof the VAR was there because, before that, we thought he might not be in his office. Because of the two other situations, Harry Kane should have seen a red card, and he didn’t.”It was a very quick decision from the referee, I’m not sure if he was prepared for it, how can you know that quick? Wow. That’s obviously two wrong decisions of him, and one right [Robertson’s red], all three against us.”I have no idea why. You have to ask the VAR. That’s an absolutely clear 100 per cent red card. Sometimes you cannot see it clearly or whatever, but in this situation, if Robertson’s foot is still on the ground, his leg is broken. The ref saw it different, ” concluded Klopp.
