Antonio Conte has accused Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp of looking for “excuse or excuse” after criticizing Tottenham’s playing style after a 1-1 draw on Saturday.
The result was a major blow to Liverpool’s hopes of winning the Premier League title – Merseysiders are three points behind leaders Manchester City, with only three games left to play this season.
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Tottenham, who were dangerous on the break at Anfield, could have come up with a win as well.
But Klopp, clearly unhappy with his side’s drop points in the title race, suggested the visitors were overly defensive in their approach, adding: “I don’t like this kind of football, but that’s my problem. I can’t coach it.”
Conte said Klopp should focus on his team.
“Jurgen is a wise man, very smart,” the Italian told reporters on Tuesday.
“He was a little disappointed after the game, but at the same time it’s important for every coach to learn to focus on his team, not the opponent.
“It means you want to find an excuse or excuse because your job didn’t work or something was wrong.”
Despite a credible point, the draw at Anfield has hampered fifth-placed Tottenham’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.
Spurs are now four points behind Arsenal in Thursday’s north London derby, where a win for the Gunners would guarantee them a place in the top four.
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