‘NEVER do that’: Jurgen Klopp berated the Liverpool bench for celebrating Andreas Christensen being shown a red card in the first half of their clash at Stamford Bridge
- Jurgen Klopp berated the Liverpool bench for celebrating Chelsea’s red card
- Andreas Christensen was dismissed for hauling down Liverpool’s Sadio Mane
- Some of the players on the Liverpool bench cheered and clapped the decision
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has criticised his players for celebrating Andreas Christensen’s red card.
Chelsea defender Christensen was dismissed just before half time for hauling down Sadio Mane. Although he was initially given a yellow card, Christensen was sent off after referee Paul Tierney consulted the pitchside monitor.
Some of the players on the Liverpool bench were jubilant at the decision as they clapped and cheered, but Klopp didn’t take kindly to their actions.
Jurgen Klopp berated the Liverpool bench for celebrating Andreas Christensen’s red card
Chelsea’s Christensen was dismissed after Paul Tierney consulted his pitchside monitor
As reported by Julien Laurens, Klopp turned around from the touchline and shouted: “Are you crazy? We never ever do that, ok?”.
Although the dismissal of Christensen was a major positive for Liverpool after an intense tactical battle in the first half, Klopp was eager not to celebrate the decision.
Christensen was initially given a yellow card for hauling down Sadio Mane but was then sent off
Klopp was determined to ensure that his Liverpool team remained fully focused during the clash at Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool took full advantage of their numerical superiority, with Sadio Mane scoring a brace in the second half.