(Video) Klopp Reflects: Liverpool Players’ Reaction to the Notorious Rodri Handball

Klopp Recalls Infamous Rodri Handball Incident: A Bitter Memory for Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp revisits a controversial moment from the past, shedding light on Liverpool’s reaction to Rodri’s infamous handball against Everton in 2022. In a recent interview with The Anfield Wrap, Klopp shared how he and his team were left incredulous by the blatant handball offense during a crucial title race with Manchester City.

Reflecting on the incident, Klopp recounted, “The whole team was on a bus and Everton-City was on telly. When that situation happened, the whole bus was like, ‘HANDBALL! Wait, he’s not giving it? What?'” The failure of officials to penalize Rodri for the clear handball left Klopp and his squad stunned.

Despite the controversy, Manchester City went on to secure a narrow 1-0 victory at Goodison Park, contributing to their eventual triumph in the title race. However, the memory of the unjust incident lingered, leaving a bitter taste for Liverpool and their supporters.

Even two years on, refereeing standards in the English top flight continue to be a topic of discussion. The failure to address such blatant officiating errors underscores the need for improvement in the game’s regulatory mechanisms.

Watch Klopp’s full comments on the Rodri handball incident below (from 18:00), via The Anfield Wrap on YouTube: