The circulated video on social media shows Coote using offensive language towards Klopp and Liverpool.
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) is currently investigating a video that has emerged, allegedly featuring referee David Coote making derogatory comments about Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool FC.
The video, which has circulated on social media, appears to show Coote using offensive language to describe Klopp and Liverpool.
When questioned by his associate in the video, the referee recalls an incident following the Liverpool vs. Burnley match during the 2020 lockdown.
He reportedly made these comments while discussing a previous incident involving Klopp, where the Liverpool manager had criticised Coote's performance.
The incident has sparked controversy and raised questions about the conduct of match officials.
Klopp has been a vocal critic of officiating decisions in the past, and his clashes with referees are well-documented.
This latest controversy sparks more conversations surrounding the ongoing debate about the relationship between managers and referees in English football. The PGMOL will be looking into the matter to determine if any disciplinary action is necessary.
Coote has been a Premier League referee since 2018, following eight years of officiating EFL games. In Saturday's match between Liverpool and Aston Villa, a notable moment occurred when Leon Bailey was deemed not to have fouled Mohamed Salah, despite being the last man, during the buildup to the opener.
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