Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone stated he regretted his conflict with Liverpool followers on the finish of their dramatic Champions League conflict at Anfield, however revealed it was sparked by “insults” he had acquired all through the sport.
Virgil van Dijk’s late winner for Liverpool, after Atletico had fought again from two objectives all the way down to degree the sport, sparked a fracas on the touchline which resulted in Simeone stepping into an argument with followers behind his dugout.
Stewards needed to intervene within the flashpoint earlier than Simeone was despatched off by referee Maurizio Mariani.
‘They have been shouting insults by means of entire recreation’
Diego Simeone clashes with a Liverpool fan in direction of the top of the match
Diego Simeone tries to place his aspect of the story throughout after being despatched off by the referee
Simeone stated: “When they scored the third goal he turned around and insulted me. I’m a person, I’m human.”
When requested additional in regards to the insults, Simeone added: “They have been shouting insults by means of the entire recreation from behind the bench and I can’t say something as I’m a coach.
“Clearly my response just isn’t justifiable, I insulted him. But it surely was 90 minutes of being insulted the entire time then you definitely flip round, when your opponent has scored, and they’re nonetheless insulting you. It’s not that simple.
“I am not really going to get into the exact nature of the insults. I don’t want to get into that discussion. I know what went on behind the manager’s bench. I cannot solve society’s problems in one press conference. I have to live with it because it happens all the time.”
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Liverpool boss Arne Slot reacts to Liverpool’s late win whereas Atletico Madrid supervisor Diego Simeone displays on his purple card at Anfield.
Simeone’s aspect battled again to 2-2 earlier than conceding a stoppage-time winner at Liverpool
UEFA will await the referee’s report earlier than deciding on any doable sanctions following Simeone’s purple card, however the Atletico boss stated he hoped Liverpool would take motion.
“I hope that a team like Liverpool can improve that part,” he added.
“When they identify the person who did this, it should have its consequences.
“However the one who wants to remain calm, and take the insults, is me. In my place you simply should take it.”
The incident got here after Marcos Llorente had continued his outstanding file at Anfield, scoring one other two so as to add to the double he scored of their solely win right here in 2020 as Atletico fought again from 2-0 all the way down to degree the sport.
Nonetheless, Van Dijk’s aim sealed Liverpool’s win and sparked the fracas on the touchline which noticed Simeone see purple.
