Paul Tierney will not take charge of a Premier League game this weekend following his latest confrontation with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
The FA is investigating Klopp’s behaviour during the drama-filled conclusion of Liverpool’s 4-3 win over Tottenham on Sunday. Klopp sprinted down the touchline to celebrate Diogo Jota’s last-gasp winner in the face of fourth official John Brooks and then made allegations about Tierney in his post-match interview.
Klopp insinuated that Tierney had a grudge against him and his team and also suggested he had said something inappropriate while issuing him with a yellow card. Refereeing body the PGMOL released a statement to “strongly refute” Klopp’s allegations and the Liverpool boss is expected to be slapped with a lengthy touchline ban.
