Jurgen Klopp has accepted his two-match ban from the FA and will not be on the touchline as Liverpool take on Aston Villa on Saturday. The German was fined £75,000 and banned for two matches, one being suspended, following comments he made regarding referee Paul Tierney last month. Klopp insinuated bias from Tierney against Liverpool after a series of decisions that went against his side in the 4-3 win over Tottenham. Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Klopp reflected on the situation, saying he expected a punishment and that he would like to know where the money goes. He also stated that people around him thought the ban would be longer. Klopp will be forced to watch from the stands this weekend and when asked if he expects to be permitted onto the pitch after the game, he said that nobody told him differently. He also praised the departing quartet of Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as “four Liverpool legends”.
