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Tom Cavilla

Jurgen Klopp reveals what Paul Tierney said to him after Liverpool exchange that 'shouldn't have happened'

Jurgen Klopp has apologised for the way in which he acted during Sunday's 4-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

The Reds' boss has been heavily criticised by former Premier League officials Keith Hackett, Mark Clattenburg and Peter Walton over the way in which he celebrated in the face of fourth official John Brooks before accusing Paul Tierney of uttering an inappropriate comment and questioning what Tierney has against Liverpool.

Asked to comment on the events of Sunday afternoon when speaking at his press conference this afternoon, Klopp told reporters: "The whole situation shouldn't have happened at all. It was out of emotion, anger and that is never a good leader for the things you do. I was still angry, which led to the way I celebrated.

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