Southampton - Jurgen Klopp could not hide his annoyance to Christian Benteke as Liverpool bent Southampton 2-3. Even so, it does not mean the relationship Klopp with Benteke then cracked.
In the match in St. Mary's, Sunday (20/03/2016), Liverpool had two goals ahead through Philippe Coutinho and Daniel Sturridge. But after the break, Southampton struck comeback with three touchdown passes Saido Mane (2) and Graziano Pelle.
Benteke, came on for Sturridge in the 70th minute when the Reds still lead in 2-1. Stickers Belgian real opportunity to heighten his side's advantage three minutes later but completion Benteke stretched thin.
Had Benteke managed to maximize the opportunity, maybe Liverpool would win the match. In fact, the Saints were able to add two goals to secure the three points and make Liverpool bite the fingers.
After that, Klopp caught on television cameras talking with Benteke on the sidelines. German manager countenance was far from 'positive'.
"Sometimes you have to talk to the players, that's my job," said Klopp told the BBC, quoted by Reuters.
"They will compete with the national team after this match. I do not want to talk on the phone so I had to say a few words, it's okay. No other."
Action angry Klopp to Benteke then raises cons. One of them from the former Liverpool player, Danny Murphy.
"I could not agree more. If you want to criticize the harsh then do inside, "said Murphy. "Juergen Klopp sometimes be a breath of fresh air but sometimes he is too passionate on the sidelines and it was not too well received by everyone."
Benteke, Liverpool brought 32.5 million pounds from Aston Villa. But so far, failed to meet expectations because Benteke can only be accounted for eight goals in 35 appearances in all competitions.
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