Jurgen Klopp challenges David Coote's officiating and the professionalism of PGMOB

Referee David Coote's decision making under heavy scrutiny after Liverpool's draw against Tottenham

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has launched a scathing attack on referee David Coote and the Professional Game Match Officials Board (PGMOB) following his side's 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur. Klopp was particularly critical of Coote's decision to award Tottenham a penalty in the first half, which was converted by Harry Kane..

Klopp claimed that Coote had made a "clear and obvious error" and accused him of being "inconsistent" in his decision making. He also questioned the professionalism of the PGMOB, suggesting that they were not doing enough to improve the standards of refereeing in the Premier League.

Klopp's comments are likely to reignite the debate about the quality of refereeing in the Premier League. In recent months, there have been a number of high-profile incidents that have led to calls for greater consistency and transparency from referees.

Klopp demands 'clear and obvious' errors review

Klopp's main criticism of Coote was his decision to award Tottenham a penalty in the first half. The incident occurred when Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk challenged Tottenham striker Son Heung-min in the penalty area. Coote initially awarded a free-kick to Liverpool, but then changed his mind and pointed to the spot after consulting with the VAR.

Klopp was adamant that Coote had made a mistake and that the challenge from Van Dijk was not a clear and obvious error. He also pointed out that Coote had not given a penalty for a similar incident involving Liverpool defender Andy Robertson in the second half.

Klopp's comments are likely to add fuel to the debate about the use of VAR in the Premier League. VAR has been introduced to help referees make more accurate decisions, but there have been a number of high-profile incidents where it has been used incorrectly.

Klopp questions PGMOB professionalism

In addition to his criticism of Coote, Klopp also questioned the professionalism of the PGMOB. The PGMOB is responsible for overseeing the training and development of referees in the Premier League. Klopp claimed that the PGMOB was not doing enough to improve the standards of refereeing.

Klopp's comments are likely to put pressure on the PGMOB to take action. The PGMOB has already announced that it will be reviewing the use of VAR in the Premier League. It is also likely to face calls to improve the training and development of referees.