Jurgen Klopp risks FA ban after questioning referee’s abilities in West Ham 1-1 draw

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp could face a ban from Football Association after questioning referee Kevin Friend's ability to perform his duties. Despite his anger in the first half, Klopp’s side benefited from an incorrect decision from the officials in their clash with West Ham as an astonishing error handed the Reds a crucial opener in the Premier League match. Sadio Mane scored a goal that was set up by James Milner. The Englishman had been in an offside position when the ball was played through only for the linesman to fail to spot the infringement. In his post-match interview with Sky Sports, the former Borussia Dortmund boss cast aspersions over Friend and his colleagues. "We had good moments and we score the goal which was offside," said the two-time Bundesliga winner. "The referee must know that at half-time, it explains the second half because I think the referee knew and you saw there were a lot of strange situations, not decisive, just rhythm breakers. "There were so many situations where it was 50-50 or 60-40 - a free kick for the other team in a counter-pressing situation as Naby [Keita] wins the ball. That's not a foul." "As a human being I know if I make a big mistake in the first half," he said. "I don't want to open the gap even more." The FA could act on his comments if they are found to be in breach of the standards expected by the governing body. Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho were both banned during their Premier League careers for outbursts against referees.

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