Coach Klopp "blames" the referee after Liverpool's defeat

Losing to West Ham 2-3 in round 11 of the English Premier League, Liverpool not only received their first defeat of the season but also fell to 4th place in the rankings, 4 points behind the leading team Chelsea.

Only 4 minutes after the referee's opening whistle sounded, Liverpool had to concede a goal against host West Ham. Goalkeeper Alisson Becker's own goal made The Kop's morale drop, but ignited the enthusiasm of the home team's strikers.

In the end, Liverpool had to lose to West Ham with a score of 2-3 and was surpassed by the opponent, rising to 3rd place in the Premier League table after 11 rounds. The first defeat in the Premier League this season was "blamed" by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on referee Craig Pawson. The German strategist attributed Liverpool's first goal to a situation where Alisson was fouled by West Ham centre-back Angelo Ogbonna when the Brazilian goalkeeper tried to save the opponent's corner kick.

"A few wrong decisions and sensitive situations changed the outcome of the match. The opening goal was one of them when goalkeeper Alisson was fouled by the opponent with tricks but the goal was still. However, it must be admitted that Liverpool is not playing as well as West Ham, they are efficient and sharp in quick counter-attacks and deserve to win "- Coach Klopp shared with BBC Sports.

In addition, Mr. Klopp also questioned the referee about the West Ham host's decision to punish dangerous disputes. "I do not make excuses or use excuses to blame the defeat, but watching the referee's handling of this match makes me angry. For example, the situation where Aaron Cresswell violently collided with Jordan Henderson but the referee did not blow. penalty or warn the defender of West Ham. That puts Liverpool players under psychological pressure and is no longer alert to play well, "Jurgen Klopp added.

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