Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp has ironically vowed “not to mention tactical fouls” as he responded to Pep Guardiola’s recent comments regarding Liverpool’s Sadio Mane.
Ahead of the Sunday clash, Pep caused a mini-controversy when he accused Mane of going to ground too easily.
Mane was booked for simulation after falling under a challenge by Frederic Guilbert during Saturday’s game against Aston Villa and Pep had this to say, “Sometimes he is diving, sometimes he has this talent to score incredible goals in the last minute. He’s a talent.”
Responding, Klopp did not like Pep’s comment, whether it was for Mane or the entire team.
“I am not sure if Pep spoke in that moment about Sadio or the team – both is not too nice to be honest,”
“Somebody showed it to me because I had to see it as everybody told me about it…I couldn’t really believe it to be honest. Then I saw it.
“I am not too sure if I want to put oil on the fire. I am not interested in these kind of things. And I promise not to mention tactical fouls.”
We await the top of the table clash next week.
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