Klopp Apologizes for ‘Disrespectful’ Run After Liverpool Game

Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp has apologized after he went ballistic following his side’s last-gasp winner against Everton

The Reds looked destined to draw with bitter rivals Everton after a pulsating affair, but substitute, Divock Origi found the net at the end causing the Liverpool faithful to go crazy

This included his coach who ran down to celebrate with Alisson

Speaking after the game, Klopp apologized to Marco Silva and acknowledged that his run was wrong

“First of all, I have to apologise for my run,” Klopp said. “I apologised immediately after to Marco Silva, I didn’t want to be disrespectful.

“My respect to Everton could not be bigger after that game. We knew how strong they were but today they were outstandingly strong and difficult with the way they played.

“The goal was lucky of course but our idea was clear: we wanted to win until the last second. We wanted to show that by bringing strikers on. It was a long and open game. I think we deserved the three points.”

Origi has become something of a Merseryside derby specialist having scored 3 goals in these encounters.

Klopp admitted that he had hardly seen scenes such as the one that followed the striker’s goal

“Not often, it happens from time to time but not very often,” he added. “Thankfully, because it is better for the heart if football games are decided earlier.”

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Everton defender Michael Keane on the other hand, tried to rally his team and had comforting words for England keeper, Pickford

“Everyone is devastated and silent,” said Keane. “We are consoling Jordan [Pickford]. He got unlucky. He has been brilliant for us.

“Everyone is devastated because of the work we put in. We had our chances and came close. We are devastated for ourselves and the fans.

“We went to a top team away from home and conceded late. If we keep playing like that and keep enjoying our football then we will get a win soon.

“We have proved we are capable of matching any team on our day. That is the positive we have to take. We have another game on Wednesday so need to get over this and make sure we are ready to get the win.”