Jurgen Klopp asked a TV reporter ‘what’s wrong with you’ during a tense confrontation after angrily leaving an interview following Liverpool’s FA Cup defeat to Manchester United.
The Liverpool manager took offense to a question about his team’s intensity from Danish V Sports commentator Niels Christian Frederiksen, calling it “stupid”.
Klopp added that he was “really disappointed” by the question, after highlighting the number of matches Liverpool have played recently.
The German then told the reporter “you’re obviously not in great shape” before storming off and new footage of the aftermath shows how their exchange continued.
“That’s such a question you’re talking about…what’s wrong with you?” What did you want now? » asks Klopp after passing Frederiksen.
A new clip of Jurgen Klopp emerging from a TV interview on Scandinavian TV shows a terse exchange with a journalist as the camera continues to roll.
Klopp asked Niels Christian Frederiksen ‘what’s wrong with you’ after taking offense to question about his team’s intensity
Reporter asked Klopp ‘Why are you so provocative’ after interview ended
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Holding his ground, the reporter asks, “Why are you so provocative?”
But Klopp had already left the broadcast station, leaving the reporter standing as the camera continued to record. He also appeared to grab the microphone before walking away.
It came after United dashed Klopp’s hopes of signing at Anfield with a quadruple trophy after Amad Diallo’s dramatic extra-time winner sealed a 4-3 United victory.
In the interview on Scandinavia network Viaplay, Frederiksen asked: “Normally, intensity is a big part of your game, so how come it was so difficult during overtime?”
Klopp replied: “That’s a bit of a stupid question. If you see us often, you can ask us other times why we have so much energy.
“I don’t know how many games we’ve played recently or how many games Manchester United have played. That’s what sport is.
“I’m really disappointed in that question, but you thought it was obviously a good thing.”
The journalist then added: “So, too many games?
A furious Klopp replied: “Oh, you don’t think that. Come on! You’re obviously not in great shape and I have no nerves for you. This then led to further confrontation.
Klopp apparently took umbrage at a question that criticized his team’s intensity during extra time.
Liverpool led United 2-1 and 3-2 in a thrilling FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford before goals from Marcus Rashford and Amad Diallo in the second half of extra time saw United through .
Even though Liverpool’s FA Cup hopes have been dashed, they can still add the Premier League title and UEFA Europa League to the Carabao Cup they won last month.
Asked about his team’s potential fatigue ahead of the international break, Klopp added: “I hope the (international managers) want them in the best shape for the summer.
“So I hope they don’t have to play two lots of 90 minutes. But it’s not in my hands.
The Reds return to action on March 31 when they travel to Brighton, with Klopp’s side currently second in the Premier League behind Arsenal on goal difference.
The Reds looked set to claim victory at Old Trafford, with goals from Mohamed Salah and Alexis Mac Allister looking enough before Antony’s equalizer late in normal time.
Harvey Elliott’s deflected effort gave them the lead in extra time, before Marcus Rashford and then Amad Diallo secured United’s most dramatic victory.
Speaking in his post-match press conference, Klopp lamented his team’s wastefulness despite being ahead in the game.
Liverpool led twice, but found themselves on the wrong side of the game after a dramatic 120 minutes.
Klopp lamented his team’s profligacy in front of goal during his post-match press conference.
“We didn’t finish the game,” he said. “When you leave the door open, away from home at Old Trafford, it’s clear they will have chances.
“It was really hard for us. It was the first time I saw my team really… phew… really struggling.
“When you win, it’s a great position to watch a game. When you lose, it’s the worst feeling.