Klopp apologises to Brighton boss Hughton

Jurgen Klopp apologises for annoying Chris Hughton but claimed a breach of managerial protocol, and not his touchline antics, prompted their fall-out at Brighton on Saturday. The Liverpool boss was criticised for exuberantly celebrating a 5-1 win at the Amex Stadium, where his Brighton counterpart took issue with his behaviour after the final whistle. The two managers did not divulge details of their exchange after Saturday’s game but, speaking before Liverpool’s Champions League tie against Spartak Moscow, Klopp admits he upset Hughton by hugging Mohamed Salah before shaking the Brighton manager’s hand.