Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson had a tense confrontation with Premier League referee David Coote several years ago, which may have sparked a strained relationship between the official and the club. Recently, Coote was suspended by PGMOL, as reported by BBC Sport, after a video surfaced showing him using offensive language toward Liverpool and their former manager, Jürgen Klopp.
In the leaked footage, Coote mentions past tensions with Klopp during a Burnley match that took place in the lockdown period. The incident likely connects to Robertson, who is seen in the video expressing frustration with Coote, using strong language during a post-match exchange. Robertson appeared unhappy with Coote’s officiating, and another clip suggests that the Liverpool defender may have been denied a penalty, intensifying his anger.
At the time, Robertson may have felt that Coote was unfairly targeting Liverpool. BBC Sport reports that PGMOL is now conducting a full investigation into Coote’s conduct and behavior.
What did David Coote say about Liverpool and Jürgen Klopp?
In the video, Coote uses explicit language when discussing Klopp, calling him a “ct” and venting about a disagreement during the Burnley game, where Klopp allegedly accused him of lying. Coote’s comments reveal strong contempt, referring to Klopp as “f*ing arrogant” and saying he tries to avoid him. Another person in the video also makes derogatory remarks about Klopp, Liverpool, and its supporters, highlighting clear animosity toward the club.
Given the severity of the incident, it seems unlikely that Coote will officiate any future Liverpool matches, and this controversy may jeopardize his career as a Premier League referee.
