Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has questioned the Football Association’s fine that was given to him on Wednesday.
Klopp received a two-game touchline ban for criticising referee Paul Tierney of having some bias against him and Liverpool.
Along with the ban, Klopp got fined £75,000, which has raised questions from the German on where that money goes.
“I expected a punishment. It is okay; I would like to know where the money goes. If it is a good cause, I’m happy to pay it; if the FA keeps it, we’ll have to talk again.” Klopp told reporters ahead of Liverpool’s home game against Villa.
The first match of his ban is “effective immediately,” meaning he will be in the stands for Liverpool’s Saturday gams with Aston Villa, while the second is suspended until the end of the 2023/24 season provided he doesn’t commoty further breaches.
The ban means Pepijn Lijnders, Klopp’s assistant will take over the dugout duties on Saturday, and will be supported by Peter Krawietz, Victor Matos and John Achterberg – with Klopp to sit in the stands.
“People thought it would be longer. I can watch the game from a better position and I will be in contact with my coaches.” Klopp said
Liverpool sit fifth on the Premier League with 65 points in 36 games. They are still in the race for top four as they sit just a point below fourth-placed Manchester United, who have a game in hand.
On Saturday though, they face an Aston Villa side that has been impressive since the appointment of Unai Emery, who has lifted them from relegation zone to eighth on the log.
