Pep to take charge of Liverpool as Premier League ban Klopp

Jurgen Klopp confronting Paul Tierney

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Klopp criticised the referee's handling of the game in the 4-3 win vs Spurs.

Pep to take charge of Liverpool as Premier League ban Klopp

Izuchukwu Akawor 17:55 - 18.05.2023

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will miss the party for four of his players this weekend after the Premier League slapped him with a ban.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will be missing from the dugout as four of his players say their final farewell to fans at the famous Anfield on Saturday.

The German tactician has been handed a two-match ban for criticising referee Paul Tierney and will sit out the game against the Villains

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The encounter against Villa will be the last home game for four of his players Roberto Firmino, Naby Keita, James Milner, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain with Klopp set to miss the farewell party.

Why Klopp was banned by the FA

The two-match ban will see Klopp sit out of the game this weekend with the second suspended until the end of the season.

Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Jurgen Klopp as been banned for improper conduct

It follows the altercation between the former Borussia Dortmund boss and referee Tierney during the seven-goal thriller against Tottenham last month.

The 56-year-old accused the official of saying something unacceptable after he was given a yellow card for celebrating Diogo Jota’s winner in the face of the fourth official.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp receives a yellow card
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp receives a yellow card from Paul Tierney

However, the claim was refuted by the referee’s body, PGMOL, prompting an investigation from the Football Association.

After their investigation, Klopp was found guilty of “improper conduct and questioning the integrity of the referee.

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Subsequently, the FA has now handed the Liverpool boss a two-match ban, with Klopp also fined £75, 000 for bringing the game into disrepute as per Daily Mail.

What next for Liverpool?

Klopp’s ban is a big blow in their quest to qualify for the Champions League next season.

In the absence of the former Champions League winner, his assistant Pep Lijnders will take charge of the Reds against the Villains.

Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Jurgen Klopp's assistant Pep Ljinders will take charge of the Reds.

An in-form Aston Villa side who have looked rejuvenated under the coaching guidance of PL manager of the season nominee, Unai Emery, are their guests on Saturday.

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Liverpool currently sit fifth on the log, just a point behind fourth-placed Manchester United who occupy the last Champions League spot.

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