Diego Simeone's decision to snub handshake with Liverpool boss as he's involved in bust-up

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Diego Simeone had to be restrained after he confronts fans following Liverpool's late winning goal(Image: Getty Images)

Diego Simeone explained that his disdain for post-match handshakes is the reason he rejected Jurgen Klopp back in 2021.

The Atletico Madrid boss's refusal to shake the ex-Liverpool manager's hand came almost four years before his most recent infraction involving the Premier League champions.

The Argentine was sent off in his side's 3-2 Champions League defeat at Anfield on Wednesday after he became embroiled in a heated argument with Liverpool fans after Virgil van Dijk's stoppage-time winner.

Stewards were forced to hold back the 55-year-old, who attempted to push past them.

This was following the Reds' 3-2 win over Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium in 2021, when Simeone publicly voiced his dislike of shaking hands at full-time.

The Atletico manager's decision was frowned upon by Klopp, but he responded at the time: "I've already explained myself after the first match.

I don't like the handshake greetings after the match as they are the emotions of two different sides in different emotional minds.

"So I don't like that greeting after the match.

I don't know Klopp as a person, but he is a great coach and has been great everywhere he has been.

Diego Simeone admitted he's not a fan of post-match handshakes

"I don't give an opinion on other teams, we are coaches and we all have to respect that." In what was a thrilling start to Liverpool's Champions League campaign, Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah both struck within the first six minutes to give Arne Slot's side a comfortable early lead.

However, goals in both halves from Marcos Llorente saw the Spanish giants mount an improbable comeback that was eventually undone by Van Dijk's powerful header in the 92nd minute.

It was the Dutch skipper's goal that sparked Simeone's bust-up with the crowd.

My reaction was unjustifiable, but do you know what it's like to be insulted for 90 minutes, to turn around after the opponent scores and still be insulted?

Virgil van Dijk's stoppage time winner saw Liverpool claim all three points in their first Champions League game of the season(Image: Getty Images)Article continues below

"It's not that easy.