{"id":293700,"date":"2023-10-09T09:21:38","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T09:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/?p=293700"},"modified":"2023-10-09T09:21:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T09:21:38","slug":"brighton-manager-roberto-de-zerbi-rages-at-referee-for-penalty-appeal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/soccer\/brighton-manager-roberto-de-zerbi-rages-at-referee-for-penalty-appeal\/","title":{"rendered":"Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi rages at referee for penalty appeal"},"content":{"rendered":"
Last week it was Jurgen Klopp, this week it is Roberto De Zerbi questioning refereeing decisions after his Brighton side drew with Liverpool in a thrilling encounter.<\/p>\n
The Seagulls had a penalty appeal turned down in the second half when the ball bounced from Virjil van Dijk\u2019s leg and on to his arm, leaving Brighton manager De Zerbi furious. \u2018It was a clear penalty and I told the referee what I thought,\u2019 the Italian said.<\/p>\n
De Zerbi was booked by Anthony Taylor for his protests, before Klopp hugged the Brighton boss in a bid to calm him down.<\/p>\n
\u2018I love Klopp,\u2019 De Zerbi said. \u2018He can do what he wants because I have big respect. I consider him one of the best coaches in the world. When he says something, 99 per cent I agree with him.\u2019<\/p>\n
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Roberto De Zerbi was sent four apology emails by PGMOL last season for mistakes in games<\/p>\n
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The two managers have struck up a complimentary relationship after both struggling with VAR<\/p>\n
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Klopp returned the compliments to the Italian, who he is yet to beat in four attempts.<\/p>\n
\u2018I have to say I cannot respect more what he\u2019s doing,\u2019 Klopp said. \u2018I\u2019m a football lover \u2014 the impact he\u2019s had on football should not be underestimated.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2018When he got outraged, I used my age and tried to calm him down. I think he was close to the point of not coming back \u2014 I tried to calm him down. He wanted a penalty.\u2019<\/p>\n
Despite the refereeing decisions, both managers agreed that a draw was a fair result, though De Zerbi insisted that his side were better.<\/p>\n
\u2018It\u2019s a good point but in the 90 minutes, we played better than Liverpool,\u2019 he said. \u2018We conceded two goals in a very bad way. We didn\u2019t understand how we were losing. In general, it was a good game, both teams played well.\u2019<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Klopp admitted that Ryan Gravenberch should have converted from a few yards out at 2-1 to put the game to bed. Instead the Dutchman hit the bar when it looked easier to score.<\/p>\n
\u2018It is clear in the second half we should have scored and made it 3-1,\u2019 Klopp said. \u2018There were one or two really good opportunities but because we didn\u2019t score there we keep the game open.<\/p>\n
\u2018It was intense for both teams. I think it is the right result in the end.\u2019<\/p>\n
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