Diego Simeone hints he will be snubbing Jurgen Klopp’s post-match handshake AGAIN following Atletico’s Champions League trip to Liverpool as he says he doesn’t like the greeting and calls it ‘FALSE’
- Diego Simeone and Jurgen Klopp were involved in a heated moment recently
- Two weeks ago the Atletico Madrid boss refused to shake Klopp’s hand
- Atletico had been denied a late penalty and Liverpool were able to take a 3-2 win
- Simeone addressed the topic prior to the Anfield match and said it feels ‘false’
Fiery Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has hinted that he will once again be snubbing Jurgen Klopp’s handshake when the two sides meet on Wednesday night.
Simeone recently risked the ire of Klopp after storming down the tunnel following a 3-2 loss to Liverpool at the Wanda Metropolitano two weeks ago.
The Argentine had been left furious by a late decision to deny his ten-men side a penalty, therefore ensuring Klopp’s side were able to see a marginal victory over the line.
Diego Simeone has addressed the topic of his recent snubbing of fellow boss Jurgen Klopp
The Reds boss could only watch on as his opposite number darted down the tunnel at the final whistle without any acknowledgement.
Klopp was initially annoyed but later played down any long-lasting tension and now, ahead of the sides meeting again for the Anfield leg of the group stage fixture, Simeone has addressed the awkward topic and admitted that he finds all manner of post-match exchanges simply ‘false.’
Simeone says post-match handshakes feel ‘false’ but was quick to heap praise on Klopp
Speaking in his pre-match press conference on Tuesday, Simeone said: ‘I don’t like the greeting after the match…
Source : dailymail
