'It doesn't make sense': Burnley manager Vincent Kompany blames Jurgen Klopp for his wing suspension against Arsenal
Vincent Kompany believes Jurgen Klopp's booking in Liverpool's 3-1 win over Burnley resulted in him also being shown a yellow card.
Klopp was booked by referee Tim Robinson at Anfield for his protests in the red Not receiving a penalty for a foul on Diogo Jota.
company He was also cautioned by the referee, with his third yellow card of the season, so he will miss Burnley clash against Arsenal next weekend.
Speaking after his team's 17th Premier League defeat of the season, he hinted that Klopp The ban meant Robinson was also willing to sign him as a way to “even things out”.
“I would say it has a bit to do with the game,” said the former Manchester City captain.
“I think he booked me because I should have paid attention to the fact that Jurgen Klopp was booked because then all I think the referee did was just go get me.
“I opened my arms, and that's exactly what I've done in many games.
“Then all of a sudden the card comes out. Out of nowhere. Now I'm suspended for the next game.
“I should have known it was just a way to balance it and it doesn't make sense, but hey, we have to move on. Without sulking.”
Even Klopp questioned why his counterpart was shown a yellow card and even alluded to recent proposals regarding the introduction of a blue cardwhich would lead to a sin-bin.
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“It was emotional, definitely. Imagine in this game and the referee has a blue card available?
“It would have been the wild west. There were so many yellow cards today.
“I had no idea why Vincent Kompany got it. I lost it in that situation, so give me a yellow card.
“As long as he doesn't give me a blue one and I have to sit somewhere for ten minutes!”
Diogo Jota opened the scoring for Liverpool by heading in a corner, and Dara O'Shea equalized on the stroke of half-time.
However, Burnley's response did little to affect the hosts as Luis Díaz and Darwin Núñez found the back of the net to seal a goal. crucial victory.
Liverpool's victory has returned them to the top of the Premier League table, with Burnley languishing in 19th place and seven points from safety.
