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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Paul Gorst

Liverpool coach John Achterberg charged by FA after heated touchline clash with Newcastle United staff

Liverpool coach John Achterberg has been charged with breaching Football Association rules after the 2-1 win against Newcastle United.

Fabio Carvalho’s 98th-minute winner at Anfield last Wednesday (August 31) was the cue for both sets of backroom staff to clash on the touchline as the Reds secured a last-gasp victory after falling behind to Alexander Isak’s first-half effort.

Achterberg was caught on camera gesturing towards the Newcastle bench as Liverpool and their fans wildly celebrated a late winner in a game that saw the visitors accused of lengthy and persistent time-wasting.

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