As of: March 18, 2024, 9:29 p.m
By: Luca Hartmann
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Liverpool FC are dramatically eliminated from the FA Cup quarter-finals against Manchester United.
Coach Jürgen Klopp then bursts his collar in the live interview.
Manchester – The Quadruple Dream
from Liverpool FC in Jürgen Klopp's farewell season has collapsed.
In the quarter-finals of the English Cup, the “Reds” were defeated 3-4 by rivals Manchester United and buried the first of four title hopes this season.
Klopp's collar bursts: Liverpool coach cancels live interview
After the dramatic exit, in which Man United only managed to score the winning goal in extra time, Klopp answered questions on the Scandinavian streaming service
Viaplay
- and was so angry about a journalist's question that he stopped the live interview!
“A bit of a stupid question, I have to say,” the Liverpool FC team manager whispered to the reporter.
He wanted to know from Klopp why his team lacked intensity on the home straight.
“I don’t know how many games we’ve played recently,” Klopp wanted to explain further.
After asking again, Klopp remarked: “Come on.
You're obviously not in good shape and I don't have the nerve for you.
What's wrong with you?
What do you want now?” The recording then ends.
Klopp attacks reporters – fans criticize their behavior
The video excerpt from the interview spread rapidly on social media on Sunday evening.
Klopp's behavior is not well received by many fans.
“This is not professional behavior from Klopp,” and “He shows no respect for the journalist,” it said in the comments.
However, the fans also criticize the reporter.
“It is completely inappropriate to ask such a question,” writes one user.
It is not the first time that Klopp has lost his nerve in an interview after his charges lost.
Once, after a defeat against Man City, Klopp lashed out at a TV reporter.
In another interview, the coach was upset because the opponent was too tough - so striking sayings and clear words are not uncommon.
Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp had little patience with a reporter after the FA Cup exit.
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Klopp disappointed after Liverpool exit from the FA Cup
At the press conference after the game, Klopp calmed down again.
“We tried absolutely everything, but today we didn't get enough - not to say nothing,” said the disappointed coach, who was leaving at the end of the season.
“Congratulations to United, they also fought very hard,” said Klopp, but he was still a fair loser.
(LuHa)