Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola Keep Quiet About Touchline Incident After Liverpool’s Draw with Man City
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola refused to disclose the details of an incident that occurred between Guardiola and Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez after their teams’ 1-1 draw. The incident was caught on camera, with Nunez exchanging words with Guardiola before being separated by coaches from both sides. Klopp intervened and was assisted by Adrian, Curtis Jones, and Alexis Mac Allister, while assistant Vitor Matos defused the situation with Guardiola.
Despite the incident, there were smiles among the Liverpool contingent, indicating that it was not a serious issue. However, both managers were asked about it in their post-match press conferences. Klopp attributed the incident to emotions, stating that both managers wanted to win and were disappointed with the result. He downplayed the incident, stating that it had already been resolved.
When asked about the “fierce rivalry” between Liverpool and Man City, Klopp dismissed the notion, stating that they were rivals but not engaged in a fierce rivalry. He also suggested that Nunez was not aware of any historical rivalry between the two clubs.
Guardiola echoed Klopp’s sentiments, claiming that nothing happened and that Klopp had to intervene because he was stronger. He expressed disappointment with the journalist’s narrative, emphasizing that he was pleased with the result and did not feel frustrated.
Overall, both managers downplayed the incident, emphasizing that it was a result of emotions running high during the match. They maintained that it had no bearing on the rivalry between their clubs.