Jurgen Klopp criticizes Carabao Cup final referee after Liverpool's victory over Chelsea
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp expressed his frustration with referee Chris Kavanagh after the Reds' 1-0 win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final.
Klopp's Complaints about the Referee
Jurgen Klopp criticized referee Chris Kavanagh's performance during Liverpool's Carabao Cup final victory over Chelsea. Despite the 1-0 win, Klopp felt that Kavanagh was not at the "level of the game."
The Liverpool manager particularly took issue with an incident involving Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo's tackle on Reds midfielder Ryan Gravenberch. Klopp was furious that Caicedo was not shown a card for the tackle.
After the game, Klopp expressed his disappointment with the referee, stating that he did not even whistle for a foul on Caicedo's tackle. Klopp believes that the challenge warranted at least a yellow card.
Injury Concerns for Gravenberch
Ryan Gravenberch was forced off the pitch on a stretcher in the first 30 minutes of the Carabao Cup final due to Moises Caicedo's tackle. Klopp provided an update on Gravenberch's injury, stating that it is not a break but may involve ligament damage.
Gravenberch later appeared on crutches during the trophy celebrations, indicating that he may face an extended period on the sidelines. Klopp expressed hope that the injury is not serious.
The Liverpool manager expressed his sympathy for Gravenberch and his frustration with the referee's handling of the incident.
Support from Jamie Redknapp
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp agreed with Klopp's criticism of the referee's decision not to penalize Caicedo's tackle. Redknapp described the challenge as "extremely clumsy" and believed it deserved at least a yellow card.
Redknapp emphasized that the planted foot of Gravenberch during the tackle made it even worse. He supported Klopp's frustration and disappointment with the referee's handling of the incident.
Gravenberch's injury and the referee's decisions remained major talking points after the Carabao Cup final.
