Antonio Conte says Jurgen Klopp looking for an ‘excuse or alibi’ after criticising Tottenham’s style of play | Football News

Antonio Conte says Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was looking for an “excuse or an alibi” when he criticised Tottenham’s style of play following the 1-1 draw on Saturday.

Klopp said that he could never coach the tactics that Conte adopted at Anfield, even though Spurs had the better chances and could have won the match in the closing stages.

Conte hit back, saying: “Jurgen is an intelligent person, very clever.

“For the coach, it is not simple after the game, you have to try to keep your head cool. Sometimes it is not easy and many times if you remember this season I was disappointed with the result and myself and my players.

“I have respect for Jurgen and I know he respects me a lot and this is a good chance for him and me to learn that during the game you never have to speak about your opponent. It is important to be focused on your team.

“He was a bit frustrated after the game but at the same time for every coach it is important to learn to be focused on your team, not the opponent. It means you want to find an excuse or an alibi because your job was wrong.”

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