Jurgen Klopp at risk of touchline ban over Paul Tierney remarks

Liverpool's late charge for Champions League football could be derailed if manager Jurgen Klopp’s comments about referee Paul Tierney come back to bite them

OVER THE TOP: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp speaks to match officials at the end of the Premier League match at Anfield. Pic: PA

Liverpool still hold out hope they can scrape into the top four but their late charge for Champions League football could be derailed if manager Jurgen Klopp’s comments about referee Paul Tierney come back to bite them.

The PA news agency understands the Football Association is to look into Klopp’s post-match remarks following the dramatic 4-3 victory over Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday.