Lampard Mocks Klopp After He Injured Himself While Celebrating Winner vs Spurs

Lampard Mocks Klopp After He Injured Himself While Celebrating Winner vs Spurs

Fred Kennedy
updated at May 2, 2023 at 9:29 AM
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  • Frank Lampard has made fun of a moment involving Jurgen Klopp during Liverpool's clash against Tottenham
  • The German tactician appeared to pull a hamstring while celebrating his side's winner against the north Londoners
  • The Reds looked on course to settle for a 3-3 draw against Spurs before Diogo Jota netted the winner in stoppage time

Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard has poked fun at his Liverpool counterpart, Jurgen Klopp after the Reds boss injured himself while celebrating his side's winner against Tottenham Hotspur.

Klopp watched his side nearly throw away a 3-0 lead against the struggling north Londoners during an epic Premier League clash staged at Anfield on April 30.

Frank Lampard laughs during the pre-season friendly match between RB Salzburg and FC Chelsea at Red Bull Arena. Photo by Darren Walsh.
Frank Lampard laughs during the pre-season friendly match between RB Salzburg and FC Chelsea at Red Bull Arena. Photo by Darren Walsh.
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According to The Mirror, Liverpool had Diogo Jota to thank after the Portuguese netted the winner with virtually the last kick of the match, to secure a thrilling win for his side.

The hosts had previously raced to a 3-0 lead in the opening 15 minutes before Spurs' Harry Kane, Son Heung-Min, and Richarlison scored to restore parity for the visitors.

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The match looked set to end in a 3-3 draw, only for Jota to send Anfield into a state of wild celebration with his goal for Liverpool at the cusp of the final whistle.

Metro UK reported Klopp had been livid with some of the refereeing decisions in the match and used the occasion of celebrating to run up towards the fourth official.

It was at this point the German coach appeared to pull his hamstring with his sprint and was seen hobbling around soon after, also receiving a yellow card.

Lampard pokes fun at Klopp

Lampard made fun of Klopp's injury in his post-match conference ahead of Chelsea's clash against Arsenal on Tuesday night.

The Chelsea legend had a cheeky answer when he was asked if he had been out practicing his shots like he used to

"That was a long time ago, trust me! I’d be pulling a hamstring like Jurgen did."

Meanwhile, the legendary midfielder will be hoping to secure his first win as Chelsea's caretaker boss when he takes on the Gunners.

Jota lucky to escape red

Sports Brief also reported on Liverpool's Jota escaping a red card after catching Spurs' Oliver Skipp with a high boot to the face.

Skipp was left bloodied after being caught with the studs, and many fans contended the Reds player should have been sent off.

Instead, Jota went on to score a last-gasp winner to spare Liverpool the embarrassment of losing in front of their home support.

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