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'VAR hides behind referees': Klopp fumes after West Ham loss

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November 7, 2021 Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp reacts Reuters

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp fired a broadside at referee Craig Pawson and Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Stuart Attwell after several challenges in Sunday's 3-2 Premier League loss at West Ham United went unpunished.

West Ham out-muscled Liverpool for a memorable victory to leapfrog Klopp's side and move up to third in the standings and the German manager was livid after officials ruled in the London side's favour on two major incidents.

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