Jurgen Klopp calls for replay of Tottenham game but insists officials didn’t make Luis Diaz error ‘on purpose’

Jurgen Klopp believes a replay of their game against Tottenham would be 'the right thing' after VAR's mistake.

Liverpool saw Luis Diaz's first half goal in their eventual 2-1 loss wrongly ruled out for offside.

Audio released following the error shows the officials for the game failing to communicate that the Colombian was actually onside and allowing the game to continue despite then realising their error.

Now, Klopp has given his reaction after listening back to the discussions between those at Stockley Park and those inside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, stating he believes the game should be played again.

Speaking in his press conference ahead of Liverpool's Europa League clash against Union Saint-Gilloise on Thursday, he said: «The audio didn't change anything because I was not really interested in why things happen. I saw the outcome, I saw a goal, and I saw it didn't count. It's really important that we deal with it in a proper way.

»All the officials didn't do that on purpose and we should not forget that. It was an obvious mistake and I think there would have been solutions for it.

«I think the only outcome should be a replay. That's how it is. The argument against that is then everyone will ask for it.»

He continued: «A replay would be the right thing.»

But despite believing his side deserve to have a second chance at the fixture following the error that could impact the outcome of their season, Klopp insists he's not angry at the officials.

He continued: «That's my view on it. I'm not angry at anybody. The only thing for human beings in general, no one should go for them, they feel horrible about it at night I'm 100 per cent sure. No one needs further punishment. I'm happy to discuss it but I'm here to prepare a