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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp appeared to admonish members of his backroom staff and players on the bench after they applauded when Andreas Christensen was sent off during his match against Chelsea.
With the score tied at 0-0 at Stamford Bridge towards the end of the first half, Blues center back Christensen dragged Sadio Mane as he ran towards Jordan Henderson.
The Dane initially received a yellow card from referee Paul Tierney, but after VAR advised him to check the field-side monitor, he changed it to red, with Christensen judging to have denied Mane a clear scoring opportunity.
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After the decision was changed, it is alleged that some in Liverpool colors reacted with joy on the bench, but Klopp was quick to tell them to do so.
A member of the press, Julien Laurens, tweeted: ‘Red card for Christensen. Liverpool players in the stands applaud and celebrate. Klopp turns from the touchline and yells, “Are you crazy? We never ever do that, okay?
It’s still unclear exactly who the culprit was, but Klopp is clearly interested in making sure his team doesn’t earn a reputation for playing in the dark arts this season.
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His strong reaction comes after he and Chelsea manager Frank Lampard met on the touchline in a game between the two teams last season.
During a busy night at Anfield in July, Lampard told Klopp and his assistant Pepijn Lijnders to “f ***” and launched a tirade in the direction of the Reds’ bench.
The dispute on the touchline started over a disagreement over a foul and the Blues boss also added: “A title you’ve won and you’re fucking giving it the big ‘UN.
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