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Arne Slot was stunned by the referee's decision in the Merseyside derby(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)

Arne Slot was stunned that referee Paul Tierney chose not to send off James Tarkowski after a high tackle on Alexis Mac Allister in Wednesday's Merseyside derby.

Jamie Carragher claimed: "For Paul Tierney to not give it on VAR is shocking." Gary Neville echoed that sentiment as he said: "That’s a potential leg breaker."

Slot clearly felt that he didn't need to say anything when quizzed on the challenge, claiming he wasn't surprised after the referee, who had a long standing feud with Jurgen Klopp, chose to pick yellow over red.



No."

Liverpool largely have a good record when Tierney referees their games - and they saw off Everton - but Klopp previously had numerous issues with the official.

The German claimed in 2021 that Tierney was the only referee he didn't see eye-to-eye with.

"I have no problem with any referees, only you," he said.

Once upon a time, after an issue involving Andy Robertson during a game officiated by Tierney Klopp said: “I think there are some things we could talk about but they are not really helpful, and that’s why I would prefer not to talk about it, but we had our issues with some referees.”

Jurgen Klopp consistently bemoaned his relationship with Paul Tierney(Image: Getty Images)

The frustration Klopp had with Tierney was certainly not a one off and even when his Reds side would win games he still found time to air his issues with the referee.

Back in May 2023 Liverpool secured a late win over Tottenham, owing to a stoppage time goal from Diogo Jota, and Klopp celebrated in front of the fourth official before speaking his mind, which ultimately earned him a touchline ban and a fine.

The Liverpool manager accused Tierney of being biased against the club and him in a post-match interview.

I really don’t know what this man has with us, I really don’t know … always will say there is nothing, and it’s not true.
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