Liverpool star fumed and swore at David Coote during match mentioned by ref in Klopp rant

Liverpool ace Andy Robertson was embroiled in controversy after a heated exchange with referee David Coote, who is currently under investigation by PGMOL following a leaked video on social media.

The incident dates back to the July 2020 clash where Liverpool drew 1-1 with Burnley at Anfield, a result that saw the Reds drop home points for the first time that season.

Robertson was incensed over a missed penalty call, venting his frustration to Coote on live TV: “How’s that not a penalty is a disgrace. How the f*** is that not a penalty? You didn’t see f****** anything.

“You didn’t see anything the whole game apart from f****** booking them in the last minute. F*** me. What’s the point in having you in the middle? What’s the point in having you? F*** me. Honestly.”

The leaked footage also allegedly refers to Liverpool’s shocking 7-2 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa in October 2020, with Coote displaying an image on his phone with Jurgen Klopp and James Milner.

In the contentious video, Coote purportedly uses derogatory language about Klopp, calling him a “German c***” and criticising Liverpool’s performance as “s***.”

He continued, expressing his disdain for Klopp’s attitude: “I’ve got no interest in speaking to someone who’s f****** arrogant. So I do my best not to speak to him. James Milner’s alright.”

There’s been a stir caused by an expletive-laden video, with the subject heard saying on the footage: “You can see me there [in a picture on his phone] with a mask on. Got to be careful right, we’re social distancing, we’re two metres apart. But my God, German c***. F*** me.”

The timing of the recording remains unclear. Responding swiftly to the incident, the PGMOL issued a statement declaring: “David Coote has been suspended with immediate effect pending a full investigation. PGMOL will be making no further comment until that process is complete.”