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Antonio Conte claims Liverpool rival Jurgen Klopp was looking for an 'alibi' when he hit out at Tottenham's style of play in Anfield draw... but admits he too gets frustrated after disappointing results and both can 'learn' Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has responded to Jurgen Klopp's criticism Liverpool manager hit out at Spurs' style of play in their 1-1 draw at Anfield Klopp has since admitted he was 'wrong' to hit out at Conte and Tottenham side

By Pa Sport Staff and Kate Mcgreavy For Mailonline

Published: 15:01 BST, 10 May 2022 | Updated: 15:09 BST, 10 May 2022

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Antonio Conte says Jurgen Klopp was looking for an 'excuse or an alibi' when he criticised Tottenham's style of play following the 1-1 draw on Saturday.

Klopp said that he could never coach the tactics that Conte adopted at Anfield, even though Spurs had the better chances and could have won the match.

Conte hit back, saying: 'Jurgen is an intelligent person, very clever.

Antonio Conte (L) says Jurgen Klopp (R) was looking for an 'an alibi' following Anfield draw

'He was a bit frustrated after the game but at the same time for every coach it is important to learn to be focused on your team not the opponent.

'It means you want to find an excuse or an alibi because your job was wrong.'

Reds boss Klopp did admit he was wrong to hit out at Conte and his Spurs side's approach, insisting he 'couldn't respect Antonio more,