Klopp Insists Liverpool Were Robbed Of Second Penalty Against Man City
Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool should have been awarded a second penalty late in the 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Sunday.
Earlier in the second half, Alexis Mac Allister had brought the hosts level from the spot after goalkeeper Ederson brought down Darwin Nunez.
In second half stoppage time substitute Jeremy Doku caught Mac Allister in his own box with a high boot but despite a VAR inspection, play was allowed to continue.
Liverpool manager Klopp told Sky Sports: “This situation, on all positions on the pitch, is 100 per cent a foul and it’s a yellow card.
“He hit the ball but he can only hit the ball because his foot was right there. If the ball is not there, he kills him.
“It’s as easy as that. It’s a penalty for all football people on the planet. If you don’t think it is one then maybe you’re not a football person.”
The result saw Liverpool drop to second on the table but leaders Arsenal are only ahead on goal difference.
“We would have loved to use one of the massive chances we created," Klopp added.
“Yes, we are lucky when (Jeremy) Doku hit the post but we played an exceptional football game.
“For us, besides the result, the most important information is that we are right there. We go the distance.
“For us it is probably a little bit like, how did we get through all that and that we are still there? It is crazy with all these games and the squad situation we have.
“Today I saw the best 53 minutes we had against Manchester City. It was exceptional how we played.”
