March 18th 2024.
Jurgen Klopp was visibly upset during his post-match interview with Danish journalist Niels Christian Fredericksen, following Liverpool's loss to Manchester United. The interview, which has since gone viral, featured Klopp storming off after taking issue with Fredericksen's suggestion that his players lacked intensity in extra time. But according to Fredericksen, the German manager's anger did not end there.
In an interview with Danish outlet Tipsbladet, Fredericksen revealed that Klopp continued to "yell and scream" even after the cameras stopped rolling. He also shared that bystanders were left "shocked" by Klopp's behavior. Fredericksen himself was surprised by the incident and even went after Klopp to try and understand what had happened.
"I was very surprised, while some people looked very shocked, and they asked: 'Are you okay?'" Fredericksen said. However, he holds no grudge against Klopp and believes that their working relationship will not be affected by the incident.
Fredericksen also clarified a comment made by Klopp as he walked off, where the Liverpool boss seemed to suggest that Fredericksen was "not in a great shape." The reporter explained that Klopp was not calling him overweight, as some had suggested, but rather expressing his frustration with Fredericksen's line of questioning.
"He thought I was unable and unable to ask questions," Fredericksen said. "There was none of the other." He also emphasized that Klopp is not the type to make personal attacks and that the comment was not meant in a negative way.
Despite the heated exchange, Klopp's outburst has not affected his team's performance on the field. Liverpool continues to fight for a top spot in the league, with hopes of securing a quadruple this season. And while the incident may have caused a stir, it seems that both Klopp and Fredericksen have moved on from it.
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