Jurgen Klopp is branded a 'bad loser' after storming out of interview following Liverpool defeat to Man Utd

Jurgen Klopp is branded a 'bad loser' after storming out of interview following Liverpool defeat to Man Utd

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Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 18/03/2024

- 08:36

The German was disappointed after his side lost a chaotic FA Cup showdown at Old Trafford on Sunday

Football fans have accused Jurgen Klopp of being a 'bad loser' after the Liverpool boss stormed out of an interview following his side's chaotic 4-3 FA Cup defeat to Manchester United on Sunday.

The Reds went behind early on following a goal from Scott McTominay before efforts from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah turned the match around.


United forced extra-time through Antony but looked to be heading for defeat after Harvey Elliot restored Liverpool's advantage.

However, the Red Devils levelled again through Marcus Rashford before Amad Diallo struck in the dying stages to spark wild celebrations around Old Trafford.

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Jurgen Klopp stormed out of an interview after Liverpool lost 4-3 to Man Utd in their FA Cup clash

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It was a disappointing result for Klopp, especially given how Liverpool should have killed United off.

And the German was unable to contain his disappointment after the final whistle.

Klopp, speaking to Norwegian TV, was asked about Liverpool's lack of energy in extra time.

He snapped by saying: "A bit of a dumb question, I have to say, because you see us that often. If you never saw us, you could ask: 'How can they have more resources?'.

"We played so many games recently. I don't know exactly how many games United played.

"That interview with Klopp is real reason he is jacking it in he can’t handle losing sour grapes," said one fan.

A second said: "People finally seeing Klopp not some friendly guy, he is a rude bad loser."

A third stated: "Such a bad loser Klopp is,He's like a spoilt kid ffs."

A fourth weighed in by saying: "Klopp is a bad loser, he believes the media drivel he reads… he thinks he was entitled to win it all in his last season."

A fifth said: "This is why I’ve always hated Klopp. Salty, classless, bad bad loser."

And a sixth said: "I do genuinely enjoy watching Liverpool, I like their style of play and a lot of their players, but man Klopp is such a bad loser."

The Liverpool boss did, to his credit, admit United deserved to win the match in a separate interview - though did lament his side's failure to come out on top.

"Super intense. United had a really good start in the game, we didn't. We used the time and adapted well," he said.

"We were outstanding but we had to finish the game off and we didn't. If you're only one goal up it's clear you're opponent is there.

"We lose it in the end. I cannot ask for more.

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Jurgen Klopp was disappointed after Liverpool lost to Man Utd in their FA Cup clash

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"The boys gave everything. Our decision-making was not great. You have to accept the result.

"They deserve to go to the next round. It was a period in the second half when we should have finished it but we didn't and we know they could come back.

"I think my boys showed incredible character again. Super effort again. Everybody showed it."

Liverpool are next in action against Brighton on March 31 (2pm).

United, meanwhile, are scheduled to play Brentford 24 hours earlier on March 30 (8pm).

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Amad scored the winner as Man Utd stunned Liverpool in their FA Cup clash

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It was a huge win for Erik ten Hag, who is fighting to save his job at Old Trafford following the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Whether this win is a turning point for the club, or a result that merely papers over the cracks, remains to be seen.

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