After a furious discussion between Darwin Nunez and Pep Guardiola following Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp was thrust into the unexpected position of mediating the conflict.
After dragging his fiery Uruguayan striker away from the altercation on the touchline, Klopp went back to speak animatedly with City manager Guardiola, which culminated in an embrace.
I made an effort to diffuse the tension because I adore them both. Surprisingly, I had nothing to do with it! Klopp said subsequently.
Since I didn’t comprehend a word, I’m not sure whether I’m the best person to discuss it without knowing all that transpir
It was feeling. We want to win, just like Pep does. Since none of them prevailed, it is clear that nobody was overly pleased, but these things do happen.
A post-match brawl involved Darwin Nunez (left) and Pep Guardiola (second right).
Although Klopp acknowledged that he did not “understand a word” of the conversation, he removed Nunez to let him relaxed.
Following the match, the Liverpool manager declared, “I love them both,” after playing an unexpected role as peacekeeper.
“I don’t think Darwin knows anything about this intense rivalry between the clubs historically; it had nothing to do with it.”
Guardiola and Nunez, both Spanish speakers, pointed accusing fingers at one another after Liverpool halted City’s 23-game Premier League winning streak at home.
Trent Alexander-Arnold leveled the score ten minutes from time and celebrated by flicking his finger in front of the home crowd after Erling Haaland scored his 50th Premier League goal in just 48 games, a record.
Guardiola teased that Klopp had to be stronger than he was to be able to haul the player away, but he did not discuss his argument with Nunez.
Nothing took place. I wasn’t irritated because I am so happy with
