Keys suggests Klopp was responsible for Tsimikas’ damaged collarbone
- Kostas Tsimikas suffered damaged collarbone after collision with Bukayo Saka
- Greek defender upended Klopp in his technical space, who landed on his leg
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Richard Keys has blamed Jurgen Klopp for the damaged collarbone suffered by Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas in Saturday night time’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal.
Bukayo Saka collided into Tsimikas proper in entrance of Klopp’s technical space, the place the Liverpool supervisor was standing simply inches from the touchline.
Klopp was upended by the flying Tsimikas, who landed arduous on his shoulder. The Reds boss appeared to fall onto the Greek’s leg however the principle injury was finished to his higher physique.
Keys, who has repeatedly railed towards Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta‘s touchline antics, tweeted: ‘It’s an irony that it is Klopp – with Arteta within the different technical space – however that is precisely why a coach being too near the taking part in space is harmful.’
While presenting BeIN Sports’ protection of the fixture, Keys added: ‘This is why coaches too close to the taking part in floor – and I’ve mentioned it since we recognized Arteta, and it is ironic he is within the different technical space, as a serial offender – that is what can occur.
Liverpool’s Kostas Tsimikas might be ‘out for a very long time’ after struggling a damaged collarbone
The incident within the thirty fifth minute of the 1-1 draw occurred when Bukayo Saka collided with him
Tsimikas additionally took down his Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp through the incident at Anfield
BeIN Sports presenter Richard Keys blamed Klopp for the damage, saying his proximity to the touchline is ‘harmful’
‘He is in his technical space however when coaches step outdoors of them, and so they’re too shut, that’s at all times going to be a hazard.’
Klopp confirmed after the match left-back Tsimikas might be ‘out for a very long time’ along with his collarbone concern and mentioned the damage nullified any positives from the Anfield draw.
Mohamed Salah earned Liverpool some extent within the top-of-the-table conflict after Gabriel headed the Gunners in entrance – and the end result leaves the Reds only a level behind leaders Arsenal at Christmas.
The setback provides to Liverpool’s woes as a result of Andy Robertson can be out in the meanwhile with a shoulder damage.
Klopp mentioned he didn’t initially assume it was a ‘actual downside’, as a result of he felt no ache, earlier than including: ‘I’d fortunately give my collarbone to Kostas so he might be match once more’.
Klopp landed on the leg of Tsimikas after he was grounded by his tussle with Bukayo Saka
Liverpool definitely did not desire a contemporary damage blow forward of the packed Christmas fixture record
He added: ‘I used to be utterly high quality. Of course that is not cool when it is immediately in entrance of you and also you’re type of concerned. I wasn’t even certain if I fell on him or the way it occurred. And yeah these items shouldn’t occur.’
The Reds should go right into a busy festive interval with out the Greek left-back, with a visit to Burnley on Boxing Day, and Newcastle coming to Anfield on New Year’s Day.