Klopp Left Stunned As Thiago Gives Instructions to Liverpool Star From the Touchline

Klopp Left Stunned As Thiago Gives Instructions to Liverpool Star From the Touchline

Fred Kennedy
updated at May 1, 2023 at 9:52 AM
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  • Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur was marked with a stunning moment involving Thiago Alcantara and Darwin Nunez
  • Alcantara seemed to share some words of encouragement with Nunez from the touchline as an amazed Klopp looked on
  • The match ended in a 4-3 win for the Reds, with the Reds scoring the winner at stoppage time via Diogo Jota

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was left stunned after spotting Thiago Alcantara assume coaching duties from the touchline during their Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur.

The Sunday, April 30, encounter produced seven goals, with the Reds netting their winner at stoppage time to earn a vital win at Anfield.

The match saw Tottenham concede three goals in the 15 minutes before they staged an epic comeback to make it 3-3.

Jurgen Klopp reacts during the Premier League match at Anfield. Photo by Peter Byrne.
Jurgen Klopp reacts during the Premier League match at Anfield. Photo by Peter Byrne.
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Curtis Jones scored the opener inside three minutes before Luis Diaz doubled the advantage two minutes later.

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Sportbible reports Mohamed Salah made it 3-0 in the 15th minute as the hosts put Tottenham to the sword.

However, Harry Kane pulled one back for the visitors before the break, with second-half goals from Son Heung-Min and Richarlison making it 3-3.

Spurs looked to have earned a vital point away from home, only for Diogo Jota to net Liverpool's winner with virtually the last kick of the match.

Thiago Alcantara becomes coach

At one time, Liverpool's Thiago Alcantara appeared to assume coaching duties as he was spotted shouting instructions to Darwin Nunez.

According to The Mirror, the incident happened in the 72nd minute of the match when Nunez received some instructions from Alcantara before coming on as a sub to replace Cody Gakpo.

Klopp's reaction to the moment has since gone viral, with the German tactician seemingly stunned by the incredible moment.

The Liverpool boss appeared shocked and perplexed as Alcantara whispered words of encouragement to his teammate.

Klopp pulls up injury

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Jurgen Klopp inadvertently added himself to Liverpool’s injury list as he appeared to pull a hamstring while celebrating his team’s late winner versus Tottenham.

The German tactician is known for his over-the-top celebrations on the touchline, particularly when his team produces impressive performances and results.

The goal sent the Liverpool technical area into a state of celebration, with Klopp making a brief sprint before stopping in his tracks and clutching his hamstring.

Despite the injury, Klopp still earned himself a yellow card as he made his way to fourth official, John Brooks, getting in his face.

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