Jurgen Klopp’s behavior on the touchline could cost Liverpool in the Premier League title race, Gary Neville believes.
The Reds are bidding for their first league title in 29 years and the German manager’s passion could cost him title. The latest example was the £45,000 fine Klopp received for post-match comments following a 1-1 draw with West Ham.
Neville, who has won the Premier League eight times in his career, is adament Klopp needs to keep his cool if Liverpool are to win the league.
"It’s absolutely critical that Klopp retains his composure," said Neville. "Because they haven’t won the league for so long and it’s a club that has been built on championship successes, there is a level of desperation to get one over the line. It’s always going to be difficult to get that first one. I lived through it as a Man Utd fan in the early 90s.
"Klopp needs to remain composure because if he loses his temper or gets emotional, that will just rebound. The players and the fans haven’t been there before. He has been there before."
Liverpool’s next fixture is against Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.