Brighton vs Liverpool led to 'criminal' accusation as Jurgen Klopp fumed

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Shouldn't you be talking to chief executives..."Klopp: "I don't know how often I have to say it: you pick us for 12:30 kick-offs. Between now and December and New Year, there's one more Wednesday and Saturday 12.30 kick-off.Kelly: "When you say 'you picked the 12.30', the Premier League clubs chose that slot.

There's a reason that slot is there, because it's valuable to the Premier League.Klopp: "These are difficult times."Kelly: "Of course it's difficult, the stadiums are empty and the broadcasters are supporting the game."Klopp: "But if you play at 3pm, or 5.30pm, it's exactly the same.Kelly: "Your chief executives and other chief executives should be having that discussion. If you come down here and just have a go at the broadcaster, it doesn't go anywhere, it's not going to change anything.Klopp: "I'm not having a go at the broadcasters, I just say how it is.Kelly: "You said it was criminal."Klopp: "Playing 12:30 after Wednesday is really dangerous for the Premier League players."Kelly: "You also said the broadcasters don't care and that's the problem.

That isn't the problem..."Klopp: "Why did you pick us against Crystal Palace if you care?"Kelly: "Well, I didn't pick it but every pick is agreed by the Premier League, with every executive around that table."Klopp: "You always rely on things we agreed in another time..."Kelly: "No, no, no. You're attacking the broadcaster instead of getting the support you need in the way you need in the Premier League meeting.Kloop: "You will get praise for your interview because you stuck to [your point], so, great."What I want to say is that I only go for the broadcasters for the Wednesday and 12.30 [on Saturday].