Klopp was frustrated by Conte’s tactics as Tottenham Hotspur sat back and deployed counter attacks throughout the match
By Kehinde Okeowo
Liverpool gaffer, Jurgen Klopp, has subtly taken a swipe at Tottenham Hotspur’s coach, Antonio Conte because of the negative style of play he adopted during their 1-1 draw over the weekend.
The result is a big blow to the title aspiration of The Reds, as they are now 3 points adrift of Manchester City with just three games to go.
Klopp’s men looked flat in attacks, with the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson sending plenty of hopeful crosses into the penalty area with no success.
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Despite Liverpools’ possession, it was Spurs who arguably had the better chances of the match, as they sat back and deployed counterattacks.
After a barren first half, Son Heung-min put the visitors ahead in the 56th minute before Luis Diaz equalized with 20 minutes left to play.
The host thereafter searched for a winner but the visitors remained resolute at the back and remained dangerous going forward.
After the game, Klopp said: “For all the praise for Tottenham, they won against City – the gameplay works for these games but they are still fifth and for everything they were time-wasting – it makes not easier, it’s smart but not easy.”
