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Ian Wright has his say on why Brighton boss Chris Hughton fell-out with Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp, saying, ‘He’s doing people’s heads in’

IAN WRIGHT has had his say on why Brighton boss Chris Hughton fell-out with Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp, saying: "He's doing people's heads in".

The Reds thumped Brighton 5-1 at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, easily the Seagulls' worst result of the season so far.

 Chris Hughton and Jurgen Klopp exchanged words after Liverpool thumped Brighton 5-1 at the Amex Stadium on Saturday
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Chris Hughton and Jurgen Klopp exchanged words after Liverpool thumped Brighton 5-1 at the Amex Stadium on SaturdayCredit: Reuters

At the full-time whistle, Hughton appeared to snub Klopp's handshake - although eventually did - before exchanging heated words with the German.

Now, Arsenal legend Wrighty has suggested Klopp's over-exuberant celebrations begin to grate after already scoring four or five goals - with Hughton the latest to deal with his over-the-top antics.

Wright said: "The thing with Klopp, when you score four or five and the fist-pumping and the gurning kind of gets to you.

"I'm sure there are other managers who feel the same way about him.

 Ian Wright has suggested Jurgen Klopp's antics are starting to grate on bosses
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Ian Wright has suggested Jurgen Klopp's antics are starting to grate on bosses

"He's doing people's heads in!"

Klopp opened-up about his energetic performances on the sidelines earlier this season, saying it's just part of his job.


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The Liverpool boss revealed: "I never behave like I do on the touchline at home. I don't pull as many aggressive faces.

"I really am a relaxed person - the opposite of how I am during the game.

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 Liverpool stormed to a 5-1 win away to Brighton on Saturday afternoon
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Liverpool stormed to a 5-1 win away to Brighton on Saturday afternoonCredit: Reuters
 Jurgen Klopp has never been on to hide his emotions on the touchline
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Jurgen Klopp has never been on to hide his emotions on the touchlineCredit: Reuters

"It's my job to be part of the game.

"You need to adapt as a player to my coaching style. Usually when a manager shouts as loud as I do, he's angry.

"But I'm not angry, I'm just emotional and very loud!"

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